Simon Le Coultre (born August 9, 1999) is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenceman for Genève-Servette HC of the National League (NL). He played his junior hockey with the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL.

Simon Le Coultre
Born (1999-08-09) August 9, 1999 (age 25)
Le Sentier, Switzerland
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NL team Genève-Servette HC
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2019–present

Playing career

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Le Coultre played 154 games (60 points) over 3 seasons with the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL.

On January 8, 2019, Le Coultre signed his first professional contract with Genève-Servette HC of the National League, agreeing to a 3-year deal.[1][2] Le Coultre scored his first NL goal on September 20, 2019, against HC Ambrì-Piotta in a 3-2 shootout win at the Valascia.[3] He finished his first NL season having played all 50 regular season games and tallied 19 points (5 goals).

On January 16, 2021, Le Coultre was issued a two-game suspension and a CHF 1,700 fine for a late hit on HC Ambrì-Piotta's Brian Flynn in a game on January 12, 2021.[4]

On July 6, 2021, Le Coultre was signed to an early two-year contract extension by Servette through the 2023-24 season.[5]

International play

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Le Coultre played in the 2018 and 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship with Switzerland's under-20 national team.[6]

Le Coultre made his debut with Switzerland men's national team at the 2019 Deutschland Cup.

References

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  1. ^ Club, www gshc ch, GSHC-Site officiel du Genève-Servette Hockey. "Simon Le Coultre sera Grenat l'an prochain - Genève-Servette Hockey Club". www.gshc.ch.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ HC, Genève-Servette. "Multi-year deal - Genève-Servette signs Simon Le Coultre". swisshockeynews.ch.
  3. ^ Center, Game. "Game Center". www.sihf.ch.
  4. ^ "Simon Le Coultre has been suspended for two games". swisshockeynews.ch.
  5. ^ "Genève-Servette HC signs Simon Le Coultre to early contract extension". swisshockeynews.ch.
  6. ^ "Switzerland cut three players after game against Russia". swisshockeynews.ch.
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