Overview

• Marc Michaelis suffered a jaw fracture after being struck by a puck in Germany's final group-stage game against Denmark.
• The injury occurred during the third period, forcing Michaelis off the ice as Germany lost 1:2 in a penalty shootout, missing the quarterfinals.
• Michaelis underwent successful jaw surgery in Aarhus, Denmark, on Wednesday, as confirmed by Adler Mannheim and the German Ice Hockey Federation.
• The 29-year-old forward will return to Mannheim shortly to begin his rehabilitation process.
• Michaelis's absence underscores his importance to both Adler Mannheim and the German national team, as the injury coincided with Germany's elimination from the tournament.