Anaheim Ducks defenceman Urho Vaakanainen stretchered off ice after crashing into boards
Vaakanainen was injured after notching an assist on a first period goal.zMar 31, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Urho Vaakanainen moves the puck ahead of Dallas Stars right wing Alexander Radulov during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
UPDATE: The Anaheim Ducks said on Twitter Friday night that Vaakanainen was taken to UCI Medical Center for evaluation. The Ducks added he had full movement in his extremities and is fully concious and alert. Ducks defenseman Urho Vaakanainen was taken to UCI Medical Center for evaluation after being injured during tonight’s game. He has full movement in his extremities and is fully conscious and alert.Anaheim Ducks defenceman Urho Vaakanainen was stretchered off the ice in San Jose Friday night after crashing hard into the boards.
The incident happened at the 9:46 mark of the first period. Vaakanainen pinched deep into the San Jose zone and deflected a pass across the ice to teammate Derek Grant who scored, but the rearguard got tied up with a Sharks player and crashed hard into the board.
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