Story Summary
Jan Muršak is expected to return to the EC-KAC line-up for Wednesday evening’s meeting with Milano Hockey Club at the Heidi Horten Arena. The experienced forward had fallen ill shortly before Sunday’s game but resumed training on Tuesday.
The match brings together the teams currently first and second in the ICEHL table. EC-KAC will, however, be without several players. Goaltender Sebastian Dahm has sustained a serious lower-body injury which requires surgery and a rehabilitation period of several months; his 2026/27 season is therefore likely to be over prematurely.
Simeon Schwinger’s upper-body injury is less serious, with his absence expected to last around two weeks. Dahm and Schwinger were injured in Friday’s game in Ljubljana. Jacob Hudson and Fabian Hochegger also remain unavailable as long-term absentees.
Key Facts
- Jan Muršak returned to EC-KAC training on Tuesday after illness ruled him out shortly before Sunday’s game.
- Muršak is expected to be available for EC-KAC’s Wednesday evening game against Milano Hockey Club.
- Sebastian Dahm has a serious lower-body injury requiring surgery and several months of rehabilitation.
- Dahm’s 2026/27 season is likely to end prematurely because of the injury.
- Simeon Schwinger is expected to miss around two weeks with an upper-body injury.
- Jacob Hudson and Fabian Hochegger remain unavailable as long-term absentees.
IHM Discussion
Muršak’s return restores an experienced option for EC-KAC in a fixture involving the top two sides in the ICEHL standings. That is a timely boost, but the wider availability picture remains difficult. The loss of Dahm is particularly significant because his injury has been confirmed as a long-term issue requiring an operation, while Schwinger joins Hudson and Hochegger on the unavailable list.
The immediate focus is therefore on integrating Muršak after his short illness absence while managing a reduced group elsewhere. Schwinger’s expected two-week lay-off is notably shorter than Dahm’s recovery, but it still removes another player from the options for the upcoming period.
Why It Matters
EC-KAC receive a positive update on Muršak ahead of a high-profile ICEHL meeting, but it comes alongside a major setback in goal. Dahm’s required surgery and lengthy rehabilitation make his situation the most consequential absence listed, while the club also continue to carry the absences of Schwinger, Hudson and Hochegger.
Mini Q&A
Will Jan Muršak play against Milano Hockey Club?
Muršak returned to training on Tuesday after illness and is expected to be available for the Wednesday evening game.
How long is Sebastian Dahm expected to be out?
Dahm requires surgery and several months of rehabilitation for a serious lower-body injury, with his 2026/27 season likely to be over prematurely.
Which other EC-KAC players are unavailable?
Simeon Schwinger is expected to miss around two weeks, while Jacob Hudson and Fabian Hochegger are listed as long-term absentees.
What Comes Next
The next stated checkpoint is Wednesday evening’s EC-KAC game against Milano Hockey Club, when Muršak is expected to be available for selection.