LA Kings' First-rounder Stretchered off the Ice During AHL Game
Some tense moments in the AHL last night as a player needed to be stretchered off the ice following a big hit.
Tobias Bjornfot, a first-round pick of the LA Kings in 2019, was hammered into the boards while playing for the Ontario Reign. Coachella Valley Firebird Jacob Melanson was given a five-minute major for boarding, and a game misconduct.
According to Eric Stephens of The Athletic, Bjornfot was taken to hospital.
"Told that Bjornfot was taken to a hospital in the area near Acrisure Arena. Alert and responsive, he continues to undergo precautionary tests.
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The Reign later confirmed that.
Bjornfot, a defenceman, has played 117 games in the NHL so far in his career. He has 1 goal and 15 points.
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NOVEMBRE 22 | 53 ANSWERS LA Kings' First-rounder Stretchered off the Ice During AHL Game Was the hit worth a game misconduct? | ||
| Yes, absolutely | 21 | 39.6 % |
| No, it wasn't | 19 | 35.8 % |
| I'm not sure | 13 | 24.5 % |
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