How Kit Manager Heinz Widmer Experienced Zug United’s Second Championship Title

Hünenberg native Heinz Widmer, 56, played a key role on Sunday in helping the unihockey team Zug United secure their second consecutive Swiss championship title, with a thrilling Superfinal win against the Tigers Langnau.

Despite celebrating the win extensively with the team and staff, Widmer was already sharing his reflections with the press by 7:30 a.m. on Monday. “After we arrived at 10:30, my assistants and I set up the locker room in Fribourg’s BCF Arena,” he said. They decorated the space with flyers reading “Hopp Zug,” “Let’s go Zug,” and “Zäme für Zug United,” placed the massage table at the center of the room, and made sure the “Zug United Bar” was fully stocked with food and drinks. The team arrived at 1:30 p.m.
 

Image: Stefan Kaiser (Zug, 23. 3. 2025)

Widmer admitted he was nervous even before the game began. He knew that Tigers Langnau would be a tough opponent—Zug United had only narrowly won both regular season games against them, 6:5 and 9:8.

Sunday’s final also ended 9:8. Zug initially fell behind 0:1, but after equalizing at 2:2, they never trailed again. Still, the finish was intense. “Shortly before the end, we were up by three goals, but then Langnau swapped their goalie for a sixth field player and launched a terrifying comeback attempt—my nerves were on a rollercoaster,” Widmer recalled.

When the final buzzer confirmed that Zug United had become the first team ever to win two Superfinals in a row, emotions erupted. “Staff and players embraced, tears of joy were shed, and the coaching team was doused in beer,” said Widmer with a smile. “I stepped back just in time and came away dry.” Back in Zug, the celebrations continued late into the night.

Heading to the U19 World Championship

Widmer, who has served for twelve years as kit manager and team support staff for various Swiss national teams, headed to Zurich after the interview. There, from April 29 to May 4, the U19 World Championship will take place.

“After the world championship, I’ll step down from my role with the national team,” Widmer explained. “I hope to go out on a high note—with a world title—and then dedicate myself fully to Zug United.”

Zug United’s management will be pleased to retain him. Widmer, who moved from Zurich’s Grasshoppers to Zug in spring 2020, is widely regarded as the best in his field in Switzerland.