He received Switzerland Coach of the Year honors that season. Huras guided the team to semifinal appearances in 1997-98 and 1999-00 and also established the club on the international stage, winning two IIHF Continental Cup titles (1998 and 1999) as well as the 1999 IIHF Super Cup with the team. Ambri and Huras did not come to terms on a new contract in 2000, so he accepted an offer to return to Zürcher SC for a second stint in charge at the club.
He received Swiss Coach of the Year accolades that season. Huras led the team to semifinal showings in 1997-98 and 1999-00, and also elevated the club onto the global stage, claiming two IIHF Continental Cup championships (1998 and 1999) as well as the 1999 IIHF Super Cup with the squad. Ambri and Huras failed to reach an agreement on a new deal in 2000, so he accepted an offer to return to Zürcher SC for a second tenure at the club.