NLB - It hasn't been a secret that HC Ajoie and their Canadian forward Francis Lemieux were in discussions about an extension of his short-term contract. Now, HC Ajoie confirms that Lemieux will stay until the end of the season.

RUMOR - With Robert Mayer, Christophe Bays, Gauthier Descloux, and now also Michael Flückiger, Genève-Servette HC is down to one goalie: Kevin Huber. As it does not look too good for Flückiger, one name pops up: David Aebischer.

MEDICAL REPORT - After only 33 seconds into last night's game against HC La Chaux-de-Fonds, the work day of Tigers defenseman Kevin Hecquefeuille was already over. He had been hit by a puck.

NLA - As the Berner Zeitung reports, SC Bern's top scorer Martin Plüss has decided against another stint in Sweden or a return to Kloten. The 37-year-old is about to sign a contract extension with the Bears as soon as today or tomorrow.

MEDICAL REPORT - In the 23rd minute of tonight's game, Fribourg-Gottéron's John Fritsche crashed violently into GSHC's goalie Michael Flückiger. A couple of minutes and two goals against later, Flückiger had to be replaced.