Following a week off for personal reasons and the one week break for IEM Katowice, AD carry Johnny "Altec" Ru will return to NRG eSports' starting lineup for Week 8 of the 2016 North American League Championship Series Spring.

When asked for a comment, NRG eSports coach Tadayoshi "Hermit" Littleton had this to say:

"Very happy to have Johnny back for the final stretch of the LCS, the week off has given us time for reflection and developing as a team. Many thanks go to LOD for subbing in our last outing on the stage, and I look forward to bringing back the revitalized roster this weekend."

Altec stepped down of his own volition following Week 6 of the NA LCS. Ember's AD carry Benjamin "LOD" deMunck substituted for NRG in the interim with a 1-1 record against Renegades and Team Impulse, respectively. With Altec, the team now continues their push for playoffs with important matches against Immortals and Team Liquid in Week 8.

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