Originally, Phil Baltisberger would have stayed With the SCL Tigers until January 31. However, as part of the loan agreement, the ZSC Lions were allowed to bring the defenseman back from the loan earlier if the need arose.
That is indeed the case, as fellow defender Dean Kukan has fallen ill. However, Baltisberger will not be in the lineup already tonight but will have to wait on Friday. On the other hand, Reto Schäppi is back to game action tonight after missing the last game against EHC Kloten due to an injury.