The Calgary Flames say defenseman Rasmus Andersson is doing properly after he was taken to hospital following an accident that occurred whereas driving a scooter in Detroit on Wednesday.
The collision occurred round 6:00 p.m. EDT, in line with the hockey membership.
“He’ll stick with the group,” mentioned the Flames tweeted Thursday morning. “He’s listed as day-to-day.”
Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) strikes the puck in entrance of Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) in the course of the second interval of an NHL hockey recreation Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Tampa, Fla.
(AP Picture/Chris O’Meara)
The NHL membership didn’t say what sort of scooter Andersson was driving, however mentioned the collision occurred whereas he was on his approach to dinner. The group mentioned he was hit by a automobile, however didn’t say what sort of automobile.
Instantly afterwards, the 26-year-old participant from Sweden was taken to hospital for exams earlier than being launched.
“He went by a crossroads,” Flames common supervisor Brad Treliving mentioned.
“The excellent news, and crucial factor, is that Ras is doing properly.”
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The GM added the Flames’ medical workers was in session with medical professionals on the hospital.
“He’s doing properly. In good spirits,” Treliving added. “We’re pleased. Very pleased. It definitely may have been a lot worse.”
The Flames are in Detroit on Thursday afternoon for a recreation towards the Pink Wings.
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