Story Summary
HC TIWAG Innsbruck-Die Haie winger Thomas Mader is reportedly set to miss several weeks after suffering a fibula fracture while blocking a shot in the victory over VSV.
The 32-year-old has been a notably durable presence for Innsbruck since arriving in 2020, making 298 league appearances for the Tyrol club. His absence interrupts a run in which he had missed very few matches.
Team-mate Connor Mayer underlined Mader’s commitment, saying: “It is a shame that we are without him. His injury shows how much he sacrifices for the team.”
Key Facts
- Thomas Mader reportedly sustained a fibula fracture while blocking a shot in Innsbruck’s win over VSV.
- The 32-year-old winger is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
- Mader has made 298 league appearances for HC TIWAG Innsbruck-Die Haie since joining the club in 2020.
- Before moving to Innsbruck, Mader played in Sweden between 2013 and 2018.
- Innsbruck are due to visit runners-up Bruneck before hosting the Dragons from Ljubljana on Sunday.
IHM Discussion
Mader’s injury removes an experienced winger from Innsbruck’s available group at a busy point in the ICEHL schedule. His 298 appearances since 2020 illustrate both his longevity with the club and the rarity of an enforced absence.
The immediate challenge is simply managing without a player whose team-mate has highlighted his willingness to put his body on the line. Innsbruck head into the weekend after a perfect previous weekend and are seeking to add further points in a tightly packed league table.
Why It Matters
A multi-week absence is significant for Innsbruck because Mader has been a regular member of the club’s squad for several seasons. The timing also coincides with two weekend fixtures, leaving the Haie to continue their push for points without one of their more established wingers.
Mini Q&A
What injury has Thomas Mader suffered?
Mader reportedly suffered a fibula fracture after blocking a shot during Innsbruck’s victory over VSV.
How long will Mader be out?
The Innsbruck winger is expected to miss several weeks.
How long has Mader played for Innsbruck?
He joined HC TIWAG Innsbruck-Die Haie in 2020 and has made 298 league appearances for the club.
What Comes Next
Innsbruck’s next stated fixtures are an away game at Bruneck and a Sunday home meeting with the Dragons from Ljubljana. Mader’s availability will remain limited for several weeks as he recovers from the reported fracture.