Alina Müller Bio
Alina Müller (born 12 March 1998) is a Swiss ice hockey forward for the Boston Fleet of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and a member of the Switzerland women’s national ice hockey team. She played college ice hockey at Northeastern University in the United States. At the age of 15, she became the youngest ice hockey player ever to win an Olympic medal, scoring the game-winning goal for Switzerland in the bronze medal game at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
A skilled two-way forward known for her vision and finishing, Müller has been one of the most recognizable European players in the women’s game. She combines a high hockey IQ with a competitive edge, traits that have powered her success at both the club and international levels across more than a decade of senior competition.
Early Life and Background
Alina Müller was born on 12 March 1998 in Lengnau, Switzerland. She grew up in a hockey family and was introduced to the sport at a young age, learning the game alongside her older brother, Mirco Müller, who went on to play in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils and San Jose Sharks. The siblings trained together through their formative years, and the household’s focus on the game helped shape her early development.
She came up through the Swiss youth system, playing boys’ hockey before transitioning to the women’s ranks as a teenager. Her talent quickly separated her from her peers, and she earned national-team call-ups at an unusually young age. Standing 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) and playing at 63 kg (139 lb), Müller developed into a dynamic forward who could score, set up teammates, and contribute in all three zones.
Path to Hockey
Müller’s path to senior hockey accelerated in 2013, when she joined the ZSC Lions organization in Zurich. The ZSC Lions women’s program offered a strong competitive environment in the Swiss Women’s League, and she used that platform to sharpen her skills against older opponents. Her poise with the puck and her ability to read plays at speed earned her a reputation as one of the country’s top prospects.
That trajectory carried her to the international stage, where she debuted for the senior Swiss national team ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics. The move to a North American college pathway followed shortly after, when she enrolled at Northeastern University to play for the Huskies in NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey. Northeastern’s program, based in Boston, gave her a high-level schedule and helped prepare her for a professional career.
Alina Müller Career
Early Career (2013–2023)
Müller began her senior career with the ZSC Lions in 2013, the same year she first appeared for Switzerland. She quickly became a central figure on the national team, highlighted by her Olympic debut at the 2014 Sochi Games, where she scored the bronze-medal-winning goal against Sweden. She followed that with a record-setting performance at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, where she tied the Olympic record for most goals by a woman in a single game with four against the unified Korean team.
At Northeastern, Müller developed into one of the top college players in the Hockey East conference, refining her game against future professional teammates and opponents. Her college tenure, combined with continued duty for Switzerland at the IIHF Women’s World Championship and the Olympics, positioned her as the top European prospect heading into the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s inaugural draft.
PWHL Boston Era (2024–2025)
On 18 September 2023, Müller was selected in the first round, third overall, by PWHL Boston in the 2023 PWHL Draft, becoming the first European player affiliated with a PWHL team. She made an immediate impact during the league’s inaugural 2023–24 season, helping Boston reach the Walter Cup Finals. In the championship series against PWHL Minnesota, she scored a double-overtime winner in Game 4 to force a decisive Game 5, although Boston was ultimately shut out on home ice in the finale.
During the 2024–25 PWHL season, Müller recorded seven goals and 12 assists in 26 games, serving as one of Boston’s offensive catalysts. On 4 August 2025, she signed a two-year contract extension with the Fleet, keeping her in Boston through the 2026–27 season.
2026 Winter Olympics and International Milestones
Müller continued her Olympic story at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. In the quarterfinal round, she scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Finland, sending Switzerland into the medal round. She then scored the game-winning goal against Sweden in the bronze-medal game, securing another Olympic bronze for Switzerland. She and Lara Stalder were the only players from the 2014 Swiss Olympic roster to also appear on the 2026 squad.
Across her Olympic career, Müller has become the all-time leading goal scorer in Swiss women’s hockey history at the Winter Olympics and ranks fourth all-time in Olympic women’s hockey goal scoring. Her ability to deliver in the biggest moments has defined her international résumé.
Playing Style and Strengths
Müller is a creative, left-shooting forward who excels as both a playmaker and a finisher. Her strength lies in transition play, where her skating and vision allow her to generate chances off the rush. She is also a reliable penalty-killer and a calm presence in tight games, qualities that have made her a trusted leader on Swiss national team rosters and a key piece of the Boston Fleet’s core.
Notable Events and Milestones
Her most celebrated moments include the bronze-medal-winning goals at both the 2014 Sochi and 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, her four-goal game at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, and her double-overtime winner in Game 4 of the 2024 Walter Cup Finals. She also made history in 2023 as the first European player selected in a PWHL Draft.
Alina Müller Family
Family Background and Hockey Lineage
Alina Müller is the younger sister of Mirco Müller, a defenseman who played in the National Hockey League for the San Jose Sharks and the New Jersey Devils. Growing up with an older brother who reached the NHL gave her a clear model of what a professional hockey career could look like and fueled her competitive drive.
Personal Life
Müller is based in the Boston area while playing for the Fleet and continues to represent Switzerland internationally. She maintains an active presence on social media and is widely regarded as one of the faces of Swiss women’s hockey. Public details about her romantic life, marital status, or children are not confirmed.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 calendar year has been a defining stretch of Alina Müller’s career. During the 2024–25 PWHL regular season, she posted seven goals and 12 assists in 26 games, anchoring the Boston Fleet’s offense and logging top-six minutes in all situations. Her production helped Boston remain a contender in the league standings and set the stage for another deep playoff push.
Internationally, she carried her strong club form into the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, where she scored the lone goal in the quarterfinal win over Finland and the bronze-medal-winning goal against Sweden. Those performances reinforced her status as Switzerland’s most dangerous forward and one of the top scorers in Olympic women’s hockey history.
Looking ahead, Müller is locked in with the Boston Fleet through the 2026–27 season after signing her two-year extension on 4 August 2025. With her national-team leadership intact and her PWHL role secure, she enters the new season with momentum, health, and a clear opportunity to chase both a Walter Cup and another Olympic medal.