Severin Blindenbacher retires from Swiss national team

Furthermore, Blindenbacher also states that his increasing age and the consequential health concerns were factors which led to his decision. The defenseman has been a part of the Swiss men's national team since the 2002-03 season. 

He is also one of the so called "silver-heroes" from 2013, when the Swiss national team made it to the final of the IIHF World Championship. In 140 international games, Blindenbacher scored eleven goals and 37 assists. (abu)