HCL's Clarence Kparghai on his way back

The 29-year-old defenseman underwent a hip surgery back in June and was projected to miss the first six weeks of the season. Two days ago, as Stefano Sala ("Ticinonews") reported, Kparghai resumed on-ice practice and is set to make his comeback in a week.

This weekend, HC Lugano still has to do without the defenseman. Additionally, Sébastien Reuille, Brady Murray, Giacomo Dal Pian and Stefan Ulmer will also not take to the ice.

Forse non mi sono spiegato bene ('azz...): Kparghai dovrebbe giocare qualche cambio il weekend di settimana prossima (Rappi e GSHC)

— Pietro Filippini (@PietroFilippini) October 9, 2014