Medical Report

In addition to Michael Hügli (recovering from a knee surgery), EHC Biel will play their first two preparation games without at least two other players.

Damien Riat
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According to the Journal du Jura, both defender Stefan Ulmer and forward Damien Riat will be spared for the upcoming games against Mannheim and Salzburg at the "Weltklasse Eishockey" tournament in Wil (St. Gallen) this week. While Ulmer received a puck to one of his knees, Riat is suffering from a slight concussion.

In addition, as the same source reports, Kevin Fey (back problems) resumed the on-ice practice on Monday this week although wearing a distinctive jersey. The 28-year-old defenseman is expected to be out of the lineup at least for the game against the Adler Mannheim on Thursday, too.

( 15 August 2019 | rlu *)