Tim Berni

Tim Berni (born February 11, 2000) is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing on loan with the ZSC Lions in the National League (NL) while under contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Blue Jackets in the sixth-round, 159th overall, of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career.
Berni made his professional debut during the 2017–18 season with the GCK Lions of the Swiss League (SL). He also made his National League (NL) debut that same season with the ZSC Lions, appearing in 8 games (0 point). On June 12, 2018, Berni signed his first professional contract, agreeing to a two-year optional contract with the ZSC Lions. His option was exercised on March 25, 2019, at the end of the relegation round.
On April 2, 2020, Berni signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was returned to the ZSC Lions on a temporary loan by the Blue Jackets until the commencement of the delayed 2020–21 North American season on 14 August 2020.
International play.
Berni was named to Switzerland's U20 national team for the 2018 World Junior Championships. He played 5 games, scoring no point. He made the team again for the 2019 World Junior Championships, playing all 7 games (2 assists) to help Switzerland finish 4th in the tournament. Berni was named to the team for the 2020 World Junior Championships, his last season of eligibility.
Personal life.
Berni completed an apprenticeship at Allianz during his first years in Zurich.