TH signs Hype as new bot laner, moves Ice to substitute

TH announced a straight swap in their bot lane on May 14, signing Hype as their new Bot Laner and shifting Ice to a substitute role. The club lists Hype as the incoming bot laner, while Ice will remain with TH but step back from the primary rotation as a substitute.

The move gives TH an immediate change in their starting roster and more depth on the bench. Hype's arrival replaces Ice in the active lineup, and Ice moving to substitute creates a clear backup option for TH heading into upcoming EMEA competition. That should ease short term lineup pressure and give the coaching staff room to trial different combinations without losing institutional knowledge.

For TH, the swap signals a tactical choice to refresh the bot position while keeping continuity. Retaining Ice on the roster maintains experience and practice synergy, which can be crucial during midseason adjustments. For Hype, the signing is an opportunity to stake a claim in TH's starting five and to integrate into the team's macro and bot lane coordination.

TH will enter their next fixtures with Hype listed as the team's bot laner and Ice available as substitute. The immediate story is simple, but the real test will be how quickly Hype settles into TH's systems and whether Ice's experience translates into a strong impact from the bench.