Story Summary
HC Lugano have borrowed 38-year-old defenceman Marco Maurer from HC Sierre for the club’s two remaining fixtures before the international break. Maurer will be available to head coach Tomas Mitell for the home game against Lausanne HC and Friday’s derby with HC Ambrì-Piotta.
The Bianconeri have turned to Maurer as injuries affect Enzo Guebey, Carl Dahlström and Jesper Peltonen. It is a familiar setting for the veteran, who previously played for Lugano from 2013 to 2015.
Key Facts
- Marco Maurer has joined HC Lugano on loan from HC Sierre for two games before the international break.
- The 38-year-old defenceman is available for Lugano’s home fixture against Lausanne HC and Friday’s derby against HC Ambrì-Piotta.
- Maurer previously played for HC Lugano from 2013 to 2015.
- Lugano’s defence is dealing with injuries to Enzo Guebey, Carl Dahlström and Jesper Peltonen.
- In his second season with HC Sierre, Maurer has recorded one assist in nine games.
- Maurer registered 25 points in 65 appearances for Sierre last season.
IHM Discussion
Lugano have opted for a short-term, familiar addition rather than asking their depleted blue line to absorb both fixtures without reinforcement. Maurer’s earlier spell with the club gives the move an established connection, while his extensive recent workload at Sierre shows he has remained a regular player.
The arrangement is narrowly defined: Maurer is in place for the two games immediately before the break. Lugano will face Lausanne first, followed by the derby against Ambrì-Piotta, with Mitell able to call on another experienced defenceman during a period affected by injuries.
Why It Matters
The loan gives Lugano an extra defensive option for two demanding fixtures at a time when Guebey, Dahlström and Peltonen are injured. Maurer’s arrival also avoids placing the whole burden of those absences on the players already available on the blue line.
For Maurer, it is an opportunity to return to a club he represented for two seasons. His current campaign at Sierre has brought one assist in nine outings, following a 25-point season across 65 appearances last year.