Mark Streit is a retired Swiss professional ice hockey player, an NHL trailblazer, co-founder of the watch company NORQAIN, and co-owner of the Adelbodner mineral water business.
Mark Streit accomplished what no Swiss player had done before: he secured a position as a player in the NHL, the world’s most challenging, fastest, and highest-level ice hockey league. However, the journey to this achievement was far from simple for the young hockey fan.
Mark Streit’s Lecture Topics
- From Talent to NHL Pioneer: My Journey to the Top of Ice Hockey
An inspiring presentation about achieving high performance, persistence, confidence, and transforming challenges into opportunities.
- Leadership, Passion, and Mentality: What Sports and Business Have in Common
Mark Streit discusses his NHL experiences and explains how he applied essential principles from elite sports to successful business ventures.
- No Swiss Was Meant for This – So I Became One!
An engaging narrative about bravery, resolve, and the relentless determination to forge one’s own path.
In 1999, Mark Streit relocated to North America to compete in the lower leagues. There was no anticipation for the Swiss player there. He encountered fierce competition for a roster spot. Unable to break through, he returned to Switzerland for the 2000/01 season. Playing for the ZSC Lions in Zurich, he developed both physically and mentally over the next years. At 27, unexpectedly, he was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens, leading to a remarkable NHL career.
“Anything is possible if you work hard and do it with passion.”
Through his presentations and moderated discussions, Mark Streit offers a glimpse into his exceptional life. A committed family man and determined athlete, he chased his NHL dream with bravery, persistence, and discipline. A true craftsman in his sport, yet a diligent competitor who embraced new challenges and stood firm in his beliefs. This is how he became a pioneer for a whole generation of Swiss ice hockey players.
