Nyköping: Slovakian hockey player taken to hospital - skate hit his neck
Quick Look
- A Slovak ice hockey player has been taken to hospital after an accident during a five-nation tournament in Nyköping, where the player received a skate to the neck.
- The match against the Czech Republic was called off immediately after the incident.
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Why It Matters
The tournament at Rosvalla in Nyköping serves as a warm-up before the junior WC in ice hockey.
The accident occurred during the match between Slovakia and the Czech Republic in a five-nation tournament at Rosvalla in Nyköping. Sweden also participates in the tournament, which is seen as a rehearsal for the Junior WC later this year.
A Slovakian player is said to have received an opponent's skate on his neck. The skate must have hit badly and an ambulance has been called.
According to the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation's Gustaf Douhán, the player has been taken to hospital by ambulance.
- There is an accident with a Slovakian player and he has been taken to hospital, that's about all we know right now.
The match was suspended as a result of the incident.
The article is updated.
Open Questions
- How serious are the player's injuries?
- When will the match be resumed or replayed?
