Fribourg-Gottéron top scorer Marcus Sörensen underwent an MRI following a shoulder injury sustained during a 7-2 victory over HC Ajoie. Sörensen absorbed a check from Kevin Fey in the early shifts of the match on October 8, 2026, at the BCF Arena. Despite the collision, the Swedish forward remained in the lineup long enough to register an assist and score a goal in the middle frame when his pass deflected off Deniss Smirnovs’ skate past goaltender Antoine Keller.
Coach Roger Rönnberg Rests Top Scorer as Infirmary Strains Roster
Sörensen did not take the ice for the third period, prompting head coach Roger Rönnberg to manage his minutes as the Dragons comfortably led. Rönnberg indicated that the absence was precautionary due to a previous bout of illness on Tuesday ahead of a Champions Hockey League fixture against HK Nitra, alongside the shoulder blow. Yes, he received that check, but it’s nothing that worries me long-term,
Rönnberg said, adding that he sent the forward to the strength room rather than back onto the bench.
Michael Kapla and Ludvig Johnson Target Return Against ZSC Lions
Fribourg enters its upcoming clash against the ZSC Lions with a mix of personnel updates as the team navigates a busy injury list. The Dragons played their tenth game of the season without Andrea Glauser, Kevin Nicolet, Jan Dorthe, Michael Kapla, and Ludvig Johnson. However, sporting director Gerd Zenhäusern indicated that Kapla and Johnson are tracking toward a return for the matchup against the ZSC Lions. J’avais besoin de repos, mais je suis de retour à 100%, prêt à tenir ma place, Kapla stated regarding his recovery from a check sustained against Berne.
National League Standings and Ajoie Reverses in the Midweek Fixtures
The 7-2 scoreline marked HC Ajoie’s heaviest defeat of the winter, dropping Ville Peltonen’s squad to sixth place in the National League standings prior to Friday’s fixtures. The victory moves Fribourg to 18 points from 11 matches, sitting fourth in the league table behind leaders ZSC Lions, who hold 27 points through 10 games.
