Is Breitling assembling a Hockey Squad to join ranks with its Surfer Squad, Cinema Squad, and Jet Squad, part of the brand’s ‘Squad initiative’ that they hope will make them outstanding from the luxury watch crowd? Maybe, because replica Breitling has just signed Swiss professional hockey player Nico Hischier, “one of the most coveted young ice hockey players in the world” and current forward for the New Jersey Devils, as its latest brand ambassador.
Nico Hischier joins pro golfer Gary Woodland as a part of the Breitling stable without a particular Squad affiliation. The Breitling Squad push as Breitling says, “celebrates the collective spirit of squads united in pursuit of their mission – fueled by camaraderie and driven by purpose, we achieve more together than we could alone.”
Two years ago, Hischier became the very first Swiss national to be drafted first overall in the NHL Entry Draft, which ties him in nicely to the swiss replica watches. In 151 NHL games to date, Hischier, who is only 20 years old, has racked up 37 goals and 62 assists. He made his professional hockey debut at the age of 16 in Switzerland, where played for both for SC Bern in the National League as well as EHC Visp in the Swiss League.
Recently, Hischier represented Switzerland at the 2020 IIHF World Championship. “We are excited to welcome Nico to the Breitling family,” says Breitling USA President Thierry Prissert. “He embodies the energetic values of Breitling including performance, action, purpose and style.”
Growing up in Switzerland, I have been a big admirer of Breitling for a long time, “Hischier adds. “It’s a very great brand with a good choice of sporty and elegant watches. I am truly excited to now be part of this iconic Swiss watch brand.”
Breitling replica has not yet stated a particular edition timepiece in Hischier’s honor -we’d expect them to do so if the Devils make the Stanley Cup Playoffs next season; however the brand has noted that he favors the Breitling Superocean Heritage II Automatic 46, which gives us an idea of what the next signature watch could eventually be based upon.
