Sandro Brügger already played for EHC Basel in the 2017-18 season when they were still part of the MySports League (now MyHockey League). "Arcinfo" already reported back in April that the forward would join Basel as of the 2022-23 season.
After his stint in Basel, he suited up for EHC Visp for four seasons. Last season, he recorded ten goals and 21 assists in 50 regular-season games and added one goal and two assists to his tally in the postseason.