Michael Fora (born 30 October 1995) is a Swiss professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for HC Davos of the National League (NL).
Fora made his NL debut with HC Ambri-Piotta in the 2015âÂÂ16 season, appearing in 32 games and putting up 6 points (3 goals).
Fora served as captain of the team for the 2017âÂÂ18 season. On 23 December 2017, Fora agreed to an early three-year contract extension with HC Ambri-Piotta through the 2020âÂÂ21 season. The contract contained an NHL-out clause.
Undrafted, on 15 June 2018, Fora signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He participated in the Hurricanes training camp and played preseason games with the Hurricanes before being assigned to the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) to start the 2018âÂÂ19 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 2021âÂÂ22, Fora agreed to a four-year contract starting in 2022âÂÂ23 with HC Davos.
Fora was named to Switzerland men's national team for the 2018 and the 2019 IIHF World Championship.
He represented Switzerland at the 2024 IIHF World Championship and won a silver medal.