Story Summary
HCAP forward Roby Järventie did not take part in the team’s on-ice practice and remains questionable for the game in Zurich. Järventie played last Tuesday, but head coach Jussi Tapola said he is being assessed daily, training off the ice and is currently planned to play.
Key Facts
- Roby Järventie was absent from today’s on-ice practice.
- Järventie played last Tuesday but has not been practising on the ice with the rest of the team since.
- Daniele Grassi was also absent from today’s practice; Grassi’s absence was due to illness.
- Head coach Jussi Tapola: ” We’re evaluating him on a day-to-day basis. He’s training off the ice and playing in the game – that’s the plan for now.”
- Tapola added that Järventie would like to participate in practice to work on the power play, noting ” no one is always at 100% throughout the entire season.”
- Järventie’s condition is being evaluated each day and he is described as dealing with physical ailments that made him questionable for Tuesday’s game against EHC Biel.
IHM Discussion
The immediate picture at HCAP is cautious management of a player who played last Tuesday but has not been fully involved in on-ice preparation. Tapola’s day-to-day assessment points to a balance between managing Järventie’s physical condition and keeping him available for the game. The coach also identified power-play work as one area Järventie would like to resume in practice.
Why It Matters
Järventie’s status remains relevant to HCAP’s preparation for the game in Zurich. Tapola said the forward would like to return to practice to work on the power play, while the team continues to assess him daily.
Mini Q&A
Why did Roby Järventie miss practice?
He is dealing with physical ailments; the club says he has not been practising on the ice and is being evaluated each day.
Is Järventie expected to play the next game?
Head coach Jussi Tapola said the plan is for Järventie to train off the ice and play in the game, with the club evaluating him on a day-to-day basis.
Who else missed today’s practice?
Daniele Grassi was also absent from practice; Grassi’s absence was due to illness.
How is the club handling his preparation?
Tapola said Järventie is training off the ice while being assessed daily and that the player would like to return to practice to work on the power play.
What Comes Next
Tapola said the club will continue to evaluate Järventie on a day-to-day basis and the plan for now is off-ice training with the intention that he play in the upcoming game in Zurich.