Although Austin Czarnik may not have left an indelible mark on the NHL, he continues to garner attention on the international stage.
Czarnik, who appeared in 63 games for the Detroit Red Wings across the 2022–23 and 2023–24 NHL seasons, was recently honored as the Most Valuable Player of the Swiss National League—the premier professional ice hockey league in Switzerland.
Skating under the banner of SC Bern, Czarnik amassed an impressive 20 goals and 36 assists over 49 games—leading his club in both categories and cementing his status as the team's foremost offensive catalyst.
However, if Czarnik intends to celebrate his MVP honors with proverbial cake, it will be a solitary affair.