Peter Zahner

Peter Zahner

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Peter Zahner is the CEO of the ZSC Lions, a prominent ice hockey club based in Zurich, Switzerland. He previously served as the president of the Champions Hockey League until last summer. Zahner has been vocal about the challenges facing European club ice hockey, particularly in terms of financial viability compared to other sports like football. His leadership is focused on enhancing the competitiveness and prestige of the Champions Hockey League, especially in light of the absence of Russian teams due to geopolitical issues. Under his guidance, the ZSC Lions aim to create a sustainable model for participating in international competitions while maintaining a strong presence in national leagues.

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Peter Zahner, as a representative of the National League, voted against Urs Kessler in the board.

Rücktritt von Urs Kessler – Marc Lüthi soll übernehmen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
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Peter Zahner is the CEO of ZSC Lions and has been a significant figure in Swiss ice hockey alongside Marc Lüthi.

Captain Lüthi verlässt den Dampfer SC Bern
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-20
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Peter Zahner is the CEO of the ZSC Lions and discusses the team's success and future.

CEO Peter Zahner über Titel, Trainer und Zukunft
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-26
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Peter Zahner, the CEO of ZSC Lions, discusses the challenges and comparisons of ice hockey with other sports.

Das europäische Klubeishockey bleibt ein Minusgeschäft
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-02-18
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