Story Summary
Rögle BK will be without Lubos Horky and Tinus Luc Koblar for their away game against Örebro after both players sustained injuries around the 3-0 home defeat to Malmö Redhawks in the first Skåne derby of the season.
Horky, Rögle’s leading scorer with 11 points in 14 SHL games, faces an uncertain absence. Club physiotherapist Christopher Alvengrip said further examinations were under way, with the possible lay-off ranging from around a week to a couple of weeks.
Koblar was able to finish the Malmö game after taking a hit, but felt pain in training afterwards. Alvengrip said the 19-year-old will miss the Örebro match but is expected to be fit to play following the international break.
Key Facts
- Malmö Redhawks beat Rögle 3-0 at Catena Arena in the first Skåne derby of the season.
- Lubos Horky will miss Rögle’s away match against Örebro after sustaining an injury.
- Horky has scored eight goals and leads Rögle’s internal scoring with 11 points in 14 SHL games.
- Christopher Alvengrip said Horky’s absence could be as short as around a week or, in the worst case, a couple of weeks.
- Tinus Luc Koblar will also miss the Örebro game after taking a hit against Malmö and then experiencing pain in training.
- Koblar has recorded four points in 10 games since joining Rögle.
- Rögle are fifth in the SHL table with 22 points from 14 games before the final round ahead of the international break.
IHM Discussion
The Malmö loss was already a damaging result for Rögle on home ice, and the injury news makes the immediate response more difficult. Horky has been a central source of production through the opening 14 matches, while Koblar’s absence removes another available forward for the Örebro trip.
The two cases have different timelines. Rögle are still awaiting clarity on Horky after further examinations, so his status beyond the next game remains uncertain. Koblar’s issue has a firmer short-term outlook: he will sit out against Örebro, with Alvengrip expecting him to be available after the break.
Rögle enter the final fixture before that break in fifth place, but must do so without their top internal points scorer. The club have not put a precise diagnosis on Horky’s injury, making Alvengrip’s timeframe the clearest available indication of his likely absence.
Why It Matters
Horky’s eight goals place him among the SHL’s leading scorers and account for much of his importance to Rögle’s start. Losing a player who has delivered 11 points in 14 games creates a significant short-term gap, particularly straight after a scoreless derby defeat.
For Koblar, the immediate priority is recovery rather than an extended spell out. His expected availability after the break gives Rögle a clearer line on one of the two absences, even as the club wait for the results of Horky’s examinations.
Mini Q&A
Why is Lubos Horky’s absence significant for Rögle?
Horky leads Rögle with 11 points in 14 SHL games and has scored eight goals, making him one of the club’s most productive players this season.
When could Tinus Luc Koblar return for Rögle?
Christopher Alvengrip said Koblar will miss the Örebro game but is expected to be fit to play after the international break.
What was the result of the Malmö derby?
Malmö Redhawks won 3-0 at Catena Arena.
Coach Mark Comment
Koblar finishing the derby after taking the hit is an important detail. Players often get through the emotion and pace of a rivalry game, then discover the full effect when they return to training. Rögle can at least put a defined boundary around his absence: he misses Örebro, then has the break to recover.
Horky is the more awkward situation because the scoring leader is still being assessed. Eight goals in 14 games are difficult to set aside neatly for one night, especially after a shutout defeat. The sensible focus is on getting the medical picture right before attaching a larger story to his absence.
What Comes Next
Rögle face Örebro in their final game before the international break, with both Horky and Koblar ruled out.
IHM Final View
Rögle’s 3-0 derby defeat has brought an immediate personnel cost. Koblar’s projected return after the break offers some reassurance, but Horky’s condition is the more consequential uncertainty as the club head into the Örebro fixture without their leading scorer.