Ryan close to a return to Thurgau's lineup, others still out

Forward Kenny Ryan has been practicing with the team over the last week. However, HC Thurgau's medical staff wants to be cautious, therefore the US-American is not expected to play in Biasca tonight. He is still recovering from an upper-body injury.

Joel Moser, Alain Bahar and Yannick Hänggi are still sidelined as well. Patrick Brändli will also miss tonight's game due to an injury. Lars Kellenberger has fallen ill and did not take part in Monday's practice. He is questionable for tonight.

Due to the long list of absences (Josh Primeau will also not be suiting up for Thurgau as he is with the SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers today), the Lions have recalled David Rattaggi from EHC Basel.