Story Summary
SC Bern will be without assistant captain Benjamin Baumgartner for about four weeks after the Austrian forward suffered an upper-body injury in the game against HC Davos. Baumgartner missed SC Bern’s next outing, against EHC Kloten, and had appeared in two games this season for the Bears, recording one goal and one assist.
Key Facts
- Benjamin Baumgartner is an Austrian forward and an assistant captain of SC Bern.
- Baumgartner suffered an upper-body injury in the game against HC Davos.
- He missed SC Bern’s subsequent game against EHC Kloten.
- SC Bern expect his absence to last about four weeks (roughly one month).
- Baumgartner has appeared in two games for SC Bern this season, with one goal and one assist reported.
IHM Discussion
Baumgartner’s absence removes an assistant captain from SC Bern’s forward group for around a month. With only two appearances this season, the immediate focus will be on covering his place in the line-up while he recovers from the upper-body injury.
Why It Matters
A four-week absence leaves SC Bern to manage without Baumgartner through several fixtures. It also interrupts the Austrian forward’s early-season run after one goal and one assist in two games.
Mini Q&A
Who is injured?
Benjamin Baumgartner, an Austrian forward and assistant captain of SC Bern.
What is the nature and timing of the injury?
The injury is described as an upper-body injury sustained in the game against HC Davos; Baumgartner missed the subsequent match against EHC Kloten.
How long is he expected to be out?
SC Bern expect Baumgartner to be out for about four weeks, or roughly one month.
What Comes Next
Baumgartner is expected to miss about four weeks as SC Bern manage his return from the upper-body injury.