Switzerland played its first game in 1977 against the Soviet Union during the 1978 IIHF World U20 Championship.

During the 1980 IIHF World U20 Championship Switzerland suffered their worst defeat in international participation after being beaten by Finland 1–19.

Switzerland continued to move between the top division and the Pool B tournament.

[2] During the Pool B tournament of the 1985 IIHF World U20 Championship Switzerland achieved their largest win in international participation when they defeated Austria 20–7.

[2] At the 2012 IIHF World U20 Championship being held in Alberta, Canada, Switzerland finished in eight place.