Head coach Patrick Fischer has made two additions to the Swiss national team's roster for the Arosa Challenge this weekend: ZSC Lions' forward Reto Schäppi and defenseman Patrick Geering.

As the Tampa Bay Lightning announce, they have called up forward Joël Vermin alongside Yanni Gourde from their AHL-affiliate Syracuse Crunch as a reaction to several injured players on the Lightning's roster.

EV Zug will have to make do without their defender Johann Morant for the first game after the national team break. Morant has been suspended for one game and was additionally issued a fine of CHF 950.-

The SIHF announces, that Daniela Diaz, 33, will be the head coach of the Women's national team for the World Championship in 2016. She takes over from Gian-Marco Crameri, who has been relieved of his duties.

As HC Red Ice announces, Albert Malgin will not be their head coach anymore. Assistant Adrien Plavsic will take over his post ad interim with immediate effect. Malgin will be offered another job within the organisation.