SCRJ Lakers preparing to replace GSHC in the National League?

National League

According to Marc-André Berset (RTS), the SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers are preparing the paperwork to take Genève-Servette HC's National League spot, in case the club enters bankruptcy or composition proceedings.

: Source: Marc-André Berset; 18 January 2018 • 17:08; 02 September 2018 • 13:24

Photo: Robert Hradil / RvS.Media

Genève-Servette HC recently confirmed in a media release that the club is dealing with financial troubles, and that the accumulated debts will be an estimated CHF 6 million by the end of the 2017-18 season. In order to cover the most urgent bills, Hugh Quennec, Mike Gillis, and Peter Gall therefore decided to put CHF 1.2 million of their own money into GSHC. The club hopes to present a "lasting solution" in the next couple of weeks.

Selon mes informations,les Lakers de Rapperswil préparent leur dossier pour remplacer @officialGSHC SI une procédure judiciaire de faillite ou concordat est lancée. CF art 5 du règlement d'autorisation de jouer. #RTSsport pic.twitter.com/PnmgDTxosX
— Marc-André Berset (@MarcAndreBerset) January 18, 2018