Each start of the season has its share of revelations. In the National League, Manix Landry (21 years old) is certainly one of them. With 8 points in 12 outings, the Ambri striker has already equaled his harvest, play-off included, from his first campaign among adults in 2023-2024. This change in dimension finds its source in the work carried out during the summer.
The Quebecer with a Swiss license returned to Canada and focused his preparation on two elements: skating and gaining muscle mass. “Thanks to my father, I have good skating skills,” smiles Eric’s son. But I emphasized it with a trainer specialized in this area. I worked on my acceleration and I now feel more capable of outpacing defenders.”
His regular fitness sessions allowed him to gain between 3 and 4 kg. “It wasn’t a necessity, but it’s something that helps me in board duels. I worked like crazy to be able to achieve such a start to the season.”
Given his performances and his age, Manix Landry would be a credible candidate to be selected with the Swiss team for a preparation tournament. Except that he only has a Swiss gaming license and not a passport. A week ago, his father told us to find out how to take the necessary steps.
“We never really thought about it before this season and someone told us that I might be able to apply for the passport,” explains Biancoblu. For the moment, we are simply informed. I think I have another year or two to spend here before I apply.”
Has playing an international competition with Switzerland become a goal for Manix Landry? “I have spent more than half my life in Switzerland and was raised here. It would be a great opportunity, he says. But for now, I’m just focusing on the present.”
The present is his progress with Ambri under the leadership of… his dad. Éric Landry serves as assistant coach of the Ticino team and his role is to take care of the attackers.
The father and son also rub shoulders at home since they live together. “Our schedules are different, we only see each other for training and for dinner, so it’s okay, it’s only two hours a day,” laughs the young adult.
This gives them enough time to remember the past, and in particular Lausanne, where Ambri will play this Saturday (7:45 p.m.) and where Éric played between 2003 and 2005. “He told me a lot of great stories about that time, I I have some memories of Lausanne, but they are all blurry,” concludes Manix Landry, eager to leave his mark at the Vaudoise arena.
