Story Summary
HC Fribourg-Gottéron celebrated an away win in their Champions Hockey League opener against the Graz99ers but left the game with several injury concerns. Forward Jamiro Reber was forced out after a single shift when, head coach Roger Rönnberg said, he “took a hit that reignited some old pain.” Forward Christoph Bertschy was taken to hospital after being struck in the neck; the club declined to comment, while Bertschy was reportedly discharged the following morning and the injury is not thought to be serious. Goaltender Loic Galley did not play because he was rested. Forward Nathan Marchon also missed the game through an existing injury, which Rönnberg described as “also an old injury”; the coach said Marchon is expected to return next week. It remains to be seen whether Reber will be available for Saturday’s away match against KAC Klagenfurt.
Key Facts
- HC Fribourg-Gottéron won away in their Champions Hockey League opener against the Graz99ers.
- Jamiro Reber left the game after one shift following a hit that, according to coach Roger Rönnberg, ” reignited some old pain.”
- Rönnberg said after the match that Reber had taken a hit which “reignited some old pain.”
- Christoph Bertschy was taken to hospital after being hit in the neck; the club declined to comment.
- Bertschy was reportedly able to leave hospital the following morning, and the injury is not thought to be serious.
- Loic Galley was omitted from the lineup because he was rested.
- Nathan Marchon missed the game due to an existing injury; Rönnberg said it is an old injury and that Marchon is expected to return next week.
- Reber’s availability for Saturday’s away game against KAC Klagenfurt was described as uncertain by the coach.
IHM Discussion
The injuries are an unwelcome complication at the outset of Fribourg-Gottéron’s European campaign. Reber’s early exit creates short-term uncertainty over the forward group for the upcoming matches. Bertschy’s discharge from hospital is encouraging, although the club had not commented on his condition after the game. Galley’s absence was explicitly unrelated to injury, while Marchon remains sidelined with an old injury. The combination of injuries and planned rest could shape Fribourg’s selection for their next domestic and continental fixtures.
Why It Matters
These developments matter because they could affect Fribourg-Gottéron’s depth and selection in the immediate term. The club must assess Reber’s fitness ahead of the trip to KAC Klagenfurt, while Marchon’s expected return next week could improve the forward options. For a team balancing domestic and Champions Hockey League commitments, clarity on player availability is important for planning ice time and rotations.
Mini Q&A
What happened to HC Fribourg-Gottéron during their CHL opener?
They won away against the Graz99ers, but Reber left after one shift and Bertschy was taken to hospital after the game. Marchon was already sidelined through injury, while Galley was rested.
Which players were affected and what were the issues?
Jamiro Reber left after one shift with a recurrence of old pain, Christoph Bertschy was taken to hospital after being hit in the neck (later reported to have left hospital and the injury is reportedly not serious), Loic Galley was rested, and Nathan Marchon missed the game due to an existing injury.
Will Jamiro Reber play in the next match?
It remains to be seen whether Reber will be available for Saturday’s away match at KAC Klagenfurt.
When is Nathan Marchon expected back?
Coach Roger Rönnberg said Marchon is expected to return next week.
Has the club provided details on Bertschy’s condition?
The club declined to comment after the game. Bertschy was reportedly discharged from hospital the following morning, and the injury is not thought to be serious.
What Comes Next
Nathan Marchon is expected to return next week. Bertschy was reportedly discharged from hospital the morning after the match, with the injury not thought to be serious.