Tuesday, Philipp Grubauer dressed for his first game of the IIHF World Championship for Team Germany against France. Halfway through the match, Grubauer left the game and was replaced with backup goaltender Niklas Treutle.
TSN commentators during intermission reported that it was a “muscle tweak.”
An update from @deb_teams: precautionary measure due to muscular problems.#GERFRA #IIHFWorlds https://t.co/vDkvYfB3Pm
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 14, 2019
Grubauer left the ice during a commercial time-out to give Teutle time to stretch.
🇩🇪 Goaltender change: Grubauer has been replaced by Treutle #GERFRA #IIHFWorlds
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 14, 2019
Grubauer had surrendered only one goal to France’s Damien Fleury.
At the time of the goalie change, the score was 3-1, with Germany in the lead. With France’s goalie pulled Korbinian Holzer made if 4-1 with an empty-netter.
Grubauer arrived on Sunday and warmed up with the coaching staff on Monday.
Coaching Staff vs #Grubauer 😉 #GrubiWins #EishockeyWM @SPORT1 @deb_teams @sportfuzzis pic.twitter.com/xjDz1jVyCT
— Sascha Bandermann (@SBanderm) May 13, 2019
He took his team photo and spoke with reporters Tuesday morning.
Welcome Philipp Grubauer to the #IIHFWorlds! 🥅
We caught up with the @Avalanche netminder as he joins @deb_teams in #Slovakia. pic.twitter.com/ku0YkONRFU
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 14, 2019
Germany remains undefeated through three games to take the lead of Group A, surrendering only three goals in that time. Their next game is Wednesday against Slovakia, who will be fighting for their spot in the quarterfinals.
Headline photo: @IIHFWorlds
