HCL's Steve Hirschi not able to suit up for this weekend's games

The 33-year-old defender is suffering from a bruised thumb, which he sustained in last Tuesday's game against EHC Biel. Hirschi is expected to return to the Bianconeri's lineup again after the international break.

Moreover, Ilari Filppula (broken thumb) has scratched the ice again for a few minutes in this morning's practice. However, it still seems to be a long way for the Finn to fully recover following his surgery last week. The Bianconeri hope to have him back at the beginning of the playoffs. (rlu)