NLA - After having the Austrian netminder Jürgen Penker in tryout for a week, the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers have decided to sign the 32-year-old to a contract that can be terminated by the end of every week.

MEDICAL REPORT - Both youngsters Samuel Kreis and Marco Müller have fallen ill and probably won't be able to take their place in the lineup tonight. Also backup goalie Nolan Schaefer has a sore throat.

MEDICAL REPORT - According to Arcinfo, HC La Chaux-de-Fonds' Samuel Grezet is very doubtful for tomorrow's game against SC Langenthal.

MEDICAL REPORT - As journalist Jérôme Reynard (24 heures) reports, Lausanne HC's Paul Savary is expected to miss 15 days with a knee injury he suffered in Friday's game against EV Zug.

MEDICAL REPORT - HC Ajoie will have to make do without Anthony Rouiller for tomorrow's playoff game against HC Red Ice. The defenseman has suffered a foot injury, RFJ reports. It is not yet clear how long he will have to sit out, as further medical tests are necessary.