The SCL Tigers have given an update on the medical situation of their team and have set a timeline for the return of some players.

The SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers announced this afternoon that forward Niki Altorfer (photo) will join them as of next season. The 25-year-old has signed a two-year contract and will stay with the Lakers until 2018.

As Le Quotidien Jurassien reports, HC Ajoie will be able to count on Kevin Ryser and Dario Kummer again tonight, who have recovered from their respective injuries.

mt_ignoreHC Lugano announces that they have signed Italian-American Dan Spang and Canadian Ryan Glenn as reinforcements for their participation at this year's Spengler Cup.

mt_ignoreAs Diego Scandella reveals to Ticinonline, Marc Gautschi will make his return in 2016 and thus will not play in the Biancoblù's games before Christmas.