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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Cattini was born on 27 September 1916 in [[Grono, Switzerland]]. He grew up alongside his brother [[Hans Cattini]].<ref name = "x">{{cite web |title=Pic Cattini |url=https://www.hockeyarchives.info/register/CattiniPic.htm |website=hockeyarchives.com |accessdate=21 September 2019}}</ref> He was nicknamed "Pic" due to his short stature.<ref name = ":1">{{cite web |title=Glanzzeiten mit dem NI-Sturm |url=http://www.hcdavos.ch/ni_sturm.php |website=hcdavos.ch |accessdate=21 September 2019 |language=German}}{{dead link}}</ref> He worked as an electrician tradesman in [[Davos, Switzerland]] for teammate [[Albert Geromini]].<ref name = "sports ref">{{cite web |title=Ferdinand Cattini |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ca/ferdinand-cattini-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418033126/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ca/ferdinand-cattini-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2020 |website=sports-reference.com |accessdate=21 September 2019}}</ref>
Cattini was born on 27 September 1916 in [[Grono, Switzerland]]. He grew up alongside his brother [[Hans Cattini]].<ref name = "x">{{cite web |title=Pic Cattini |url=https://www.hockeyarchives.info/register/CattiniPic.htm |website=hockeyarchives.com |accessdate=21 September 2019}}</ref> He was nicknamed "Pic" due to his short stature.<ref name = ":1">{{cite web |title=Glanzzeiten mit dem NI-Sturm |url=http://www.hcdavos.ch/ni_sturm.php |website=hcdavos.ch |accessdate=21 September 2019 |language=German}}{{dead link|date=June 2022}}</ref> He worked as an electrician tradesman in [[Davos, Switzerland]] for teammate [[Albert Geromini]].<ref name = "sports ref">{{cite web |title=Ferdinand Cattini |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ca/ferdinand-cattini-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418033126/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ca/ferdinand-cattini-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2020 |website=sports-reference.com |accessdate=21 September 2019}}</ref>


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Starting in 1933, Cattini, his brother, and [[Bibi Torriani]] played on a [[Line (ice hockey)|forward line]] known as "The ni-storm" ({{lang-de|Der ni-sturm}}), for [[HC Davos]]. The line was named for the last syllable (''-ni'') of players' surnames. The ni-storm was regarded as the top line of HC Davos and Switzerland's national hockey team.<ref name = ":1"/> As a member of HC Davos, "The ni-storm" won 15 Swiss championship titles.<ref name = "hof">{{cite web |title=HALL OF FAME |url=https://www.hcd.ch/de/club/hall-fame |website=hcd.ch |accessdate=21 September 2019 |language=German}}{{dead link}}</ref> This line consistently competed against [[Gebhard Poltera]] and his line from [[EHC Arosa]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Gebi Poltéra passes away |url=http://webarchive.iihf.com/sk/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1640&cHash=5bc16e1616bc5f3fb17df64eb0f10d7e |website=iihf.com |accessdate=21 September 2019 |date=14 November 2008 |quote=The trio was the answer to the line of archrivals HC Davos with IIHF Hall of Famers Bibi Torriani and the Cattini brothers, Ferdinand and Hans.}}{{dead link}}</ref> Cattini developed a reputation as an on ice [[Enforcer (ice hockey)|enforcer]].<ref name = ":1"/> He retired from HC Davos in 1956 and took over coaching duties from 1952 to 1962.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ferdinand "Pic" Cattini |url=http://www.legendsofhockey.net/IZone/izone.member.info.do?mem=8 |website=legendsofhockey.com |accessdate=21 September 2019}}</ref>
Starting in 1933, Cattini, his brother, and [[Bibi Torriani]] played on a [[Line (ice hockey)|forward line]] known as "The ni-storm" ({{lang-de|Der ni-sturm}}), for [[HC Davos]]. The line was named for the last syllable (''-ni'') of players' surnames. The ni-storm was regarded as the top line of HC Davos and Switzerland's national hockey team.<ref name = ":1"/> As a member of HC Davos, "The ni-storm" won 15 Swiss championship titles.<ref name = "hof">{{cite web |title=HALL OF FAME |url=https://www.hcd.ch/de/club/hall-fame |website=hcd.ch |accessdate=21 September 2019 |language=German}}{{dead link|date=June 2022}}</ref> This line consistently competed against [[Gebhard Poltera]] and his line from [[EHC Arosa]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Gebi Poltéra passes away |url=http://webarchive.iihf.com/sk/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1640&cHash=5bc16e1616bc5f3fb17df64eb0f10d7e |website=iihf.com |accessdate=21 September 2019 |date=14 November 2008 |quote=The trio was the answer to the line of archrivals HC Davos with IIHF Hall of Famers Bibi Torriani and the Cattini brothers, Ferdinand and Hans.}}{{dead link|date=June 2022}}</ref> Cattini developed a reputation as an on ice [[Enforcer (ice hockey)|enforcer]].<ref name = ":1"/> He retired from HC Davos in 1956 and took over coaching duties from 1952 to 1962.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ferdinand "Pic" Cattini |url=http://www.legendsofhockey.net/IZone/izone.member.info.do?mem=8 |website=legendsofhockey.com |accessdate=21 September 2019}}</ref>


He was inducted into the [[IIHF Hall of Fame|International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame]] in 1998.<ref name = "hof"/>
He was inducted into the [[IIHF Hall of Fame|International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame]] in 1998.<ref name = "hof"/>


===International play===
===International play===
In 1936, he participated with the [[Switzerland men's national ice hockey team|Swiss ice hockey team]] in the [[Ice hockey at the 1936 Winter Olympics|Winter Olympics tournament]]. In 1948, he participated with the Swiss ice hockey team in the [[Ice hockey at the 1948 Winter Olympics|Winter Olympics tournament]] where he won a bronze medal.<ref name = "sports ref"/> During the tournament, Switzerland held a 6–2 record.<ref>{{cite web |title=Olympics History |url=http://www.espn.com/olympics/winter02/hockey/feature?id=1300946 |website=espn.com |accessdate=21 September 2019 |date=24 December 2001}}{{dead link}}</ref> In total, Cattini won six European Championships.<ref name = "sports ref"/> He also participated in two [[Olympic Games]] and seven [[IIHF World Championships]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Yo, bro! |url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2018/wm/news/12130/brothers |website=iihf.com |accessdate=21 September 2019 |date=22 May 2019}}</ref>
In 1936, he participated with the [[Switzerland men's national ice hockey team|Swiss ice hockey team]] in the [[Ice hockey at the 1936 Winter Olympics|Winter Olympics tournament]]. In 1948, he participated with the Swiss ice hockey team in the [[Ice hockey at the 1948 Winter Olympics|Winter Olympics tournament]] where he won a bronze medal.<ref name = "sports ref"/> During the tournament, Switzerland held a 6–2 record.<ref>{{cite web |title=Olympics History |url=http://www.espn.com/olympics/winter02/hockey/feature?id=1300946 |website=espn.com |accessdate=21 September 2019 |date=24 December 2001}}{{dead link|date=June 2022}}</ref> In total, Cattini won six European Championships.<ref name = "sports ref"/> He also participated in two [[Olympic Games]] and seven [[IIHF World Championships]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Yo, bro! |url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2018/wm/news/12130/brothers |website=iihf.com |accessdate=21 September 2019 |date=22 May 2019}}</ref>


In 2019, [[Patrik Laine]] surpassed Cattini's record for most goals scored by an 18-year-old at the IIHF World Championship.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Miettinen |first1=Miska |title=Jatkaako Kaapo Kakko Jack Hughesin nöyryyttämistä MM-kisoissa? Leijonalupauksella sauma nousta komean tilaston kärkeen järjettömän nopeasti |url=https://www.suomikiekko.com/2019/05/jatkaako-kaapo-kakko-jack-hughesin-noyryyttamista-mm-kisoissa-leijonalupauksella-sauma-nousta-komean-tilaston-karkeen-jarjettoman-nopeasti/ |website=suomikiekko.com |accessdate=21 September 2019 |date=13 May 2019}}</ref>
In 2019, [[Patrik Laine]] surpassed Cattini's record for most goals scored by an 18-year-old at the IIHF World Championship.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Miettinen |first1=Miska |title=Jatkaako Kaapo Kakko Jack Hughesin nöyryyttämistä MM-kisoissa? Leijonalupauksella sauma nousta komean tilaston kärkeen järjettömän nopeasti |url=https://www.suomikiekko.com/2019/05/jatkaako-kaapo-kakko-jack-hughesin-noyryyttamista-mm-kisoissa-leijonalupauksella-sauma-nousta-komean-tilaston-karkeen-jarjettoman-nopeasti/ |website=suomikiekko.com |accessdate=21 September 2019 |date=13 May 2019}}</ref>

Revision as of 14:36, 3 June 2022

Ferdinand Cattini
Born (1916-09-27)September 27, 1916
Grono, Switzerland
Died August 17, 1969(1969-08-17) (aged 52)
Davos, Switzerland
National team   Switzerland
Playing career 1936–1948
Medal record
Ice hockey
Winter Olympics
Bronze medal – third place 1948 St. Moritz

Ferdinand "Pic" Cattini (27 September 1916 in Grono, Switzerland – 17 August 1969 in Davos, Switzerland) was a Swiss ice hockey player who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics and 1948 Winter Olympics.

Personal life

Cattini was born on 27 September 1916 in Grono, Switzerland. He grew up alongside his brother Hans Cattini.[1] He was nicknamed "Pic" due to his short stature.[2] He worked as an electrician tradesman in Davos, Switzerland for teammate Albert Geromini.[3]

Playing career

Starting in 1933, Cattini, his brother, and Bibi Torriani played on a forward line known as "The ni-storm" (Template:Lang-de), for HC Davos. The line was named for the last syllable (-ni) of players' surnames. The ni-storm was regarded as the top line of HC Davos and Switzerland's national hockey team.[2] As a member of HC Davos, "The ni-storm" won 15 Swiss championship titles.[4] This line consistently competed against Gebhard Poltera and his line from EHC Arosa.[5] Cattini developed a reputation as an on ice enforcer.[2] He retired from HC Davos in 1956 and took over coaching duties from 1952 to 1962.[6]

He was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame in 1998.[4]

International play

In 1936, he participated with the Swiss ice hockey team in the Winter Olympics tournament. In 1948, he participated with the Swiss ice hockey team in the Winter Olympics tournament where he won a bronze medal.[3] During the tournament, Switzerland held a 6–2 record.[7] In total, Cattini won six European Championships.[3] He also participated in two Olympic Games and seven IIHF World Championships.[8]

In 2019, Patrik Laine surpassed Cattini's record for most goals scored by an 18-year-old at the IIHF World Championship.[9]

Death and legacy

He died at the age of 52 from a long-term illness.[1] The Spengler Cup dedicated a division in his name.[10]

In 2020 he was introduced in to the IIHF All-Time Switzerland Team.

Playing statistics

International play

Per stats available on eliteprospect.com[11]

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
1933 Switzerland WC 6 2 0 2 –
1934 Switzerland WC 8 10 0 10 –
1936 Switzerland OLY 3 0 0 0 –
1948 Switzerland OLY 7 1 1 2 2
Senior totals 107 92 0 92 0

See also

List of Olympic men's ice hockey players for Switzerland

References

  1. ^ a b "Pic Cattini". hockeyarchives.com. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Glanzzeiten mit dem NI-Sturm". hcdavos.ch (in German). Retrieved 21 September 2019.[dead link‍]
  3. ^ a b c "Ferdinand Cattini". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  4. ^ a b "HALL OF FAME". hcd.ch (in German). Retrieved 21 September 2019.[dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Gebi Poltéra passes away". iihf.com. 14 November 2008. Retrieved 21 September 2019. The trio was the answer to the line of archrivals HC Davos with IIHF Hall of Famers Bibi Torriani and the Cattini brothers, Ferdinand and Hans.[dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Ferdinand "Pic" Cattini". legendsofhockey.com. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  7. ^ "Olympics History". espn.com. 24 December 2001. Retrieved 21 September 2019.[dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Yo, bro!". iihf.com. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  9. ^ Miettinen, Miska (13 May 2019). "Jatkaako Kaapo Kakko Jack Hughesin nöyryyttämistä MM-kisoissa? Leijonalupauksella sauma nousta komean tilaston kärkeen järjettömän nopeasti". suomikiekko.com. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  10. ^ "Turnir povabljencev brez Slovencev, gostitelji z veliko spremembo". siol.net. 25 December 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  11. ^ "Ferdinand Cattini". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
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