Kevin Fiala hasn't had an easy time. © ANSA / Bo Amstrup

Despite family drama: Swiss ice hockey star shines

The Ice Hockey World Championship in Denmark and Stockholm had a particularly touching story in store on Monday.

12 May 2025

From: det/apa

At the Ice Hockey World Championship, Switzerland celebrated a 3-0 victory against the USA on Monday. One of the big protagonists on the ice was Kevin Fiala, who joined the Swiss team just a few hours ago. The reason for this is a sad one, as the NHL star of the Los Angeles Kings explained to the View revealed.

"My wife was pregnant for the second time, but unfortunately we lost the child. The last week was emotionally difficult for us, for the whole family," says Fiala. View According to reports, a checkup was held a week ago during which irregularities were discovered. On Friday, the sad news of the painful loss finally came.

Fiala immediately hit the ground running. © ANSA / Bo Amstrup

Fiala nevertheless decided to travel to the Ice Hockey World Championships for the Swiss national team. His wife Jessica also traveled to Denmark for the championships with their one-year-old daughter, Masie-Mae. "I'm incredibly grateful that Jessica is supporting me again and is coming with me anyway. She's the best woman there is," said a touched Kevin Fiala.

Austria takes first victory

While Switzerland is on a winning streak in Denmark, Austria also celebrated its first victory in the parallel group in Stockholm. The ÖEHV team beat Slovakia 3-2 on penalty shootout on Monday, securing their first two points. Goals from Peter Schneider (8th minute and decisive penalty) and Marco Kasper (12th minute), along with a successful defensive battle with strong goalkeeper David Kickert, secured the win.

Peter Schneider scored for Austria. © APA/afp / JONATHAN NACKSTRAND

After two days off, the campaign continues on Thursday (20.20:16.20 p.m.) against record world champions Canada, followed by key matches in the fight for survival against France (Friday, 16.20:XNUMX p.m.) and Slovenia (Sunday, XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.). Finally, Latvia awaits on Tuesday.

Ice Hockey World Championship, the Monday games

Group A

Austria – Slovakia 3:2 after extra time
Goals: 1-0 Schneider (7.33:2), 0-11.22 Kasper (2:1), 26.15-2 Honzek (2:50.53), XNUMX-XNUMX Sukel (XNUMX:XNUMX). Decisive penalty: Schneider.

Finland – Sweden runs 1:2
Goals: 0:1 Carlsson (4.45), 0:2 Brodin (27.23), 1:2 Pesonen (53.04)

Group B

USA – Switzerland 0:3
Goals: 0:1 Riat (12.26), 0:2 Siegenthaler (15.59), 0:3 Kukan (51.51)

Czech Republic – Denmark 7:2
Goals: 1:0 Necas (23.35), 2:0 Gazda (24.23), 3:0 Pastrnak (33.52), 4:0 Sedlak (36.21), 4:1 Olesen (38.47), 5:1 Necas (44.32), 5:2 Wejse (46.24), 6:2 Vozenilek (57.43), 7:2 Cervenka (59.01)