HC Ajoie without Reto Schmutz for the next six weeks

In the preseason game between EHC Basel and HC Ajoie, the guests' Reto Schmutz broke his foot. This injury will keep him sidelined for the coming six weeks, meaning he will miss the rest of the preparation and likely the start of the season.

The 27-year-old was Ajoie's fourth-best scorer last season, recording 13 goals and 27 assists in 48 games.