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Germany Names Kai Wissmann to Olympic Roster as Defenseman Nears Return From Achilles Tear

Germany's staff signals a cautious timetable for his reintegration.

Overview

  • The 29-year-old Eisbären Berlin captain said he is "not far away" from his first DEL game, declining to set a specific date.
  • He ruptured his Achilles tendon in preseason and has not appeared in a club game this season.
  • Wissmann said he has been back on the ice for weeks and expects a few tune-up games would make him fully fit for the Olympics.
  • Head coach Harold Kreis named him to a 25-player roster and stressed the team will not pressure his return.
  • The DEB opens camp in Bolzano on January 31 without NHL players, and BILD reports his club comeback could come Thursday in Schwenningen, a detail not confirmed elsewhere.