Share COLUMBUS, Ohio – When the 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championships begin on May 6, there will be a familiar face to Buckeye fans between the pipes for the Swiss National Team. Andrea Braendli, a Zurich, Switzerland native who recently finished her junior season for the Scarlet and Gray, has gotten the nod as the starting goalie for Team Switzerland. Her team will compete in Group A alongside Canada, Finland, Russia and the United States. “I was so excited to hear the news,” said Braendli, who is currently training in Switzerland with her teammates. “It’s such a huge honor to represent your country. I’m so grateful, honored and proud to be part of the Swiss team. The whole team and staff have supported me so much.”