Sunday, 10. August 2025 | EHC Red Bull München: Defender Will Butcher out for the time being
Medical irregularities: Will Butcher out indefinitely// TEAMDuring the mandatory sports medical examination before the start of the season, health irregularities were detected in 30-year-old US defender Will Butcher.As a result of these findings, the former NHL defenseman will not participate in Red Bulls training for an indefinite period and will miss the start of the season.
The player is doing well under the circumstances. He is under the care of medical specialists and is receiving close medical monitoring. The Red Bulls will provide further updates as new information becomes available.
Butcher: “Huge disappointment”
“This situation is obviously a huge disappointment for me. However, health is the top priority, and I am grateful for the support I am receiving from the Red Bulls and the medical teams,” said Butcher.
The family man moved to the Bavarian capital from Kazakh club Barys Astana in November last year. Butcher has played in the NHL for five years and won a bronze medal at the 2018 Ice Hockey World Championships.
Winkler: “We will support Will and his family in the best possible way”
Christian Winkler, Managing Director Sports Red Bull Ice Hockey, adds: “Health always comes first. We are glad that the medical examinations detected the problems in time and that we were able to act accordingly. We will accompany and support Will and his family in the best possible way.”
EHC Red Bull München and the player ask for your understanding that no further statements will be made.
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