Ambri has to do without top scorer Spacek

Goalie Patenaude to Ajoie

Ambri has to do without top scorer Spacek

Ambri striker Michael Spacek has injured his right leg and is missing the Ticino team in the fight for a place in the pre-playoffs.

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Condemned to watch: Ambri top scorer Michael Spacek.

Ambri is currently one point ahead of arch-rivals Lugano, who, with one game less, are ranked 11th under the pre-playoff line, just behind the Biancoblù. In the long-distance duel in Ticino, Ambri initially has to do without his top scorer Michael Spacek (25).

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The Czech international striker, who has 41 points and 12 goals after 38 NL games, has injured his right leg. The condition of the striker is now being re-examined every day, the club writes in a press release. It is expected that Spacek will be out for about a week. Tonight Ambri Leader welcomes Servette. The duel against the SCL Tigers in Langnau is on Saturday, and in a week’s time it’s off to Zug.

After outstanding performances in the Spengler Cup victory, Spacek lost a little momentum in 2023 and only scored one goal and provided two assists in six games.

Ajoie signs Patenaude until 2025

Meanwhile, goalie talent Noah Patenaude (20) is moving to HC Ajoie with immediate effect. He has signed a contract with the Jura until 2025. Ambri had loaned the former junior national team keeper from Canadian junior team Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL). The Swiss-Canadian was only used in the Swiss League with the Ticino Rockets, where he had two shutouts in 14 games and a remarkable defense rate of 92.45 percent.

The Neuchâtel player represented Switzerland at one U18 and two U20 World Championships. He comes from the youth department of EHC Biel and played in Canada from 2019 to 2022. He has already started training at the bottom of the table. (sr)