Michael Fora (born 30 October 1995) is a Swiss professional

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for HC Davos of the

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(NL).

Playing career

Fora made his NL debut with HC Ambri-Piotta in the 2015–16 season, appearing in 32 games and putting up 6 points (3 goals). Fora served as

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of the team for the 2017–18 season. On 23 December 2017, Fora agreed to an early three-year contract extension with HC Ambri-Piotta through the 2020–21 season. The contract contained an NHL-out clause. Undrafted, on 15 June 2018, Fora signed a two-year entry-level contract with the

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of the

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(NHL). He participated in the Hurricanes training camp and played preseason games with the Hurricanes before being assigned to the

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of the

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(AHL) to start the 2018–19 season. Fora played one game in the AHL before asking to part ways with the organization in order to return to HC Ambri-Piotta. On 3 December 2021, while in his eighth season with Ambri-Piotta 2021–22, Fora agreed to a four-year contract starting in 2022–23 with HC Davos.

International play

Fora was named to Switzerland men's national team for the

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and the

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. He represented Switzerland at the 2024 IIHF World Championship and won a silver medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fora, Michael 1995 births Living people HC Ambrì-Piotta players Charlotte Checkers (2010–) players HC Davos players Kamloops Blazers players Swiss ice hockey defencemen People from Bellinzona District Ice hockey players at the 2022 Winter Olympics Olympic ice hockey players for Switzerland Ice hockey people from Ticino