Story Summary
Grégory Hofmann, the 33-year-old forward for EV Zug, returned to the lineup for the club’s 22 September National League game against HC Lugano after missing the start of the season with a lower-body injury. EV Zug had moved his expected return from week-to-week to day-to-day and listed him as day-to-day on 21 September 2026; the club said he sustained the injury in the final friendly against the SCL Tigers on 10 September. HC Lugano defeated EV Zug 3-2 in overtime in that match.
Key Facts
- Grégory Hofmann is a 33-year-old forward for EV Zug.
- Hofmann missed the start of the season because of a lower-body injury.
- EV Zug said Hofmann sustained the lower-body injury in the final friendly against the SCL Tigers on 10 September.
- EV Zug adjusted Hofmann’s return from week-to-week to day-to-day and listed him as day-to-day on 21 September 2026.
- Hofmann was in EV Zug’s lineup for the club’s National League regular-season game against HC Lugano.
- HC Lugano beat EV Zug 3-2 in overtime in that game.
- Puck drop for the game against the Bianconeri was scheduled for 19:45.
IHM Discussion
EV Zug included Grégory Hofmann in the lineup for the 22 September National League fixture against HC Lugano after the 33-year-old forward missed the start of the season with a lower-body injury. The club had moved his expected return from week-to-week to day-to-day, listing him as day-to-day on 21 September 2026.
Zug said Hofmann sustained the injury in its final friendly against the SCL Tigers on 10 September. His return gave the club another forward option for the regular-season game, which HC Lugano won 3-2 in overtime.
Why It Matters
For Zug, his availability added selection flexibility and depth in the opening stage of the National League campaign.