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 recognition that season. Huras led his team to semifinal appearances in 1997-98 and 1999-00, and also helped take the club to new heights on the international scene, claiming two IIHF Continental Cup titles (1998 and 1999) as well as the 1999 IIHF Super Cup with the squad. Ambri and Huras were unable to reach a mutually agreeable contract extension in 2000, so he chose to return to Zürcher SC for a second stint as head coach.