Tim Berni (born February 11, 2000) is a

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professional

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who is currently playing with the

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of the

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(NHL). He was selected by the Blue Jackets in the sixth-round, 159th overall, of the

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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

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(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

of the

(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

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during his first years in Zurich.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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* 2000 births Living people Cleveland Monsters players Columbus Blue Jackets draft picks Columbus Blue Jackets players GCK Lions players Swiss ice hockey defencemen People from Meilen District ZSC Lions players Sportspeople from the canton of Zürich {{Switzerland-icehockey-bio-stub