Hirschi arrived in Lugano from Langnau in 2003 and is currently playing his thirteenth straight year with the Bianconeri. This season so far he has appeared in 31 games, scoring one goal and seven assists.
The native of Grosshöchstetten is going to scratch the ice in the colors of black and white for the 500th time in this afternoon's clash against EHC Biel. (rlu)