Bears' captain Wissmann sustained severe injuries and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period - Polar bear captain Wissmann has been gone for an extended period, suffering a severe injury
In a significant blow to the Eisbären Berlin team, their captain Kai Wissmann has suffered a severe Achilles tendon injury during training, which will keep him out of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) for an extended period.
The 28-year-old defenseman, who recently extended his contract with Eisbären Berlin until 2028, underwent surgery for the injury, and a return date has not been officially announced. However, given the typical recovery protocols for such injuries in professional ice hockey players, it is unlikely that Wissmann will return to competitive play during the first half of the 2025-2026 DEL season.
The injury is a significant setback for Eisbären Berlin, who are aiming for their third consecutive championship title in the upcoming DEL season, which will be played in Berlin. The team's sports director, Stéphane Richer, expressed concern over the situation, acknowledging the challenge that lies ahead.
Eisbären Berlin will need to find a way to compensate for the absence of their influential captain during his recovery. The team had only recently begun their preparations for the upcoming season, making the injury an even more difficult hurdle to overcome.
Recent information from August 2025 confirms Wissmann's serious injury status without a specified timeline for return. The upcoming DEL season promises to be a challenging one for Eisbären Berlin, but the team's resilience and determination are sure to be tested as they strive to achieve their goals in Wissmann's absence.
[1] Eisbären Berlin's captain Kai Wissmann to miss extended period due to Achilles injury. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.eisbaerner-berlin.de/news/kai-wissmann-out-for-extended-period-due-to-achilles-injury
[3] Wissmann's injury leaves Eisbären Berlin in a tough spot. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.sport-bild.de/eishockey/wissmanns-verletzung-stellt-eisbaerner-berlin-in-eine-schwierige-situation-24547738.html
[5] Eisbären Berlin's preparations for the upcoming season affected by Kai Wissmann's injury. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.sport1.de/eishockey/deutsche-eishockey-liga/eisbaerner-berlin-mussen-ohne-kai-wissmann-vorbereiten-auf-die-saison-2025-2026-131934093.html
Read also:
- United States tariffs pose a threat to India, necessitating the recruitment of adept negotiators or strategists, similar to those who had influenced Trump's decisions.
- Weekly happenings in the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag)
- Southwest region's most popular posts, accompanied by an inquiry:
- Discussion between Putin and Trump in Alaska could potentially overshadow Ukraine's concerns
