Riesch out for season

Reisch, sister of reigning World Cup champion Maria, tore ligaments in her left knee and fractured her shin while training in Nevados de Chillan, Chile, in September.

While the 23-year-old confirmed the surgery was a success, the rehabilitation period following cruciate ligament injuries is lengthy and she will be forced to watch the 2011-12 season from the sidelines.

"The surgery went very well. I'm all in good health and I can get up again," Reisch said.