HCB Ticino Rockets
When asked by the Oltner Tagblatt about a possible debut of Jérôme Portmann in tonight's game against EHC Kloten, head coach Fredrik Söderström says: "He is hot to play, but we want to take it easy. He couldn't put any real weight on his arm for weeks. Accordingly, he still lacks a bit of strength when shooting."
In addition to Portmann, EHC Olten will also have to make do without forward Silvan Wyss, who received a blow to the head in Sunday's Cup game against SC Langenthal. The 27-year-old is suspected to have suffered a concussion.