calgary flames say defendant rasmus andersen He is “doing well” after being taken to the hospital following the accident while riding his scooter in Detroit on Wednesday.
According to the hockey club, the collision took place around 6 pm.
“He’ll be with the team,” The Flames tweeted on Thursday morning, “He is listed as day-to-day.”
Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Anderson (4) gets past Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Kilhorn (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Tampa, Fla.
(AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
NHL The club did not say what type of scooter Anderson was riding, but said the collision occurred while he was on his way to dinner. The team said he was hit by a vehicle but did not say what type of vehicle.
Soon after, the 26-year-old Sweden player was taken to hospital for tests before being released.
“He was going through a crosswalk,” said Flames general manager Brad Treliving.
“Good news, and most importantly, Ras is doing well.”
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GM said the Flames’ medical staff was consulting with medical professionals at the hospital.
“He’s doing well. In good spirits,” Treliving added. “We’re lucky. Very lucky. It certainly could have been much worse.”
The Flames are in Detroit for a game against the Red Wings on Thursday afternoon.
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