Urs Kessler

Patrick Fischer is the Swiss national ice hockey coach, known for building the team into a world-class contender. He is currently newsworthy due to his recent confession of using a falsified COVID-19 vaccination certificate to travel to the 2022 Olympic Games. Fischer admitted to the offense, stating he was in a personal crisis at the time. He was reportedly convicted as a private individual in 2023 and has already faced the legal consequences. The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation acknowledges Fischer's confession but will not impose further sanctions, recognizing that he has already been held accountable. This revelation comes shortly before the upcoming home World Championship, adding a layer of complexity to Fischer's leadership role.