Arnaud Riat

Arnaud Riat (born 18 April 1999) is a Swiss professional ice hockey right winger who is currently playing with HC Sierre of the Swiss League while under contract as a prospect for Genève-Servette HC of the National League (NL).

Playing career

Riat made his professional debut with Genève-Servette HC in the 2017–18 season, appearing in 2 National League games this season. He spent the majority of the season with Geneva's junior team in the Elite Junior A, where he played 29 games and put up 31 points (10 goals) and added 6 points (2 goals) in 9 games in the playoffs to win the 2018 championship. Riat eventually played one more year with Geneva's junior team in the 2018–19 season and helped the team win the Elite Junior A championship once again. He scored his first NL goal with Genève-Servette that same year and appeared in 20 NL games scoring 3 points (1 goal).

Riat began the 2019/20 season, his last junior season, on Geneva's NL team roster but was immediately loaned to HC Sierre of the Swiss League.

Personal life

Riat is the younger brother of EHC Biel's player, Damien Riat.