SHOCKING: Flames defenseman struck by vehicle Wednesday night
PUBLICATION
Dorin Canaday
February 9, 2023 (11:14)
The Calgary Flames released shocking news this morning, as one of their defensemen was involved in a scary accident on Wednesday night.
According to the Flames' Twitter, Rasmus Andersson was struck by a vehicle while riding his scooter on the way to dinner in Detroit.
After going through tests at a local hospital, he was released and is doing well. The club released the following statement:
''At approximately 6:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, February 8 in Detroit, MI, while riding a scooter on his way to dinner, Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson was struck by a vehicle. Andersson was taken to local hospital for a full battery of tests before being released last night.''
Andersson, 26, is currently listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury until he's able to return to the ice. He currently has 7 goals and 27 assists in 51 games for Calgary this season.
|
2 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Boston Bruins Issue An Emotional Statement Following The Passing Of A Former Bruins Player |
|
4 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Injury: Mid-Game Injury Changes Things For The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers Game |
|
8 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Healthy Scratched: Two Boston Bruins Players Confirmed As Healthy Scratches Tonight |
|
9 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Boston Bruins Head Coach Joe Sacco Completes Surprising Roster Move |
|
10 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin A Surprising Player Was Present At Boston Bruins Practice This Morning Following Injury News |
|
11 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Major Development: Boston Bruins Insider Issues Significant Update Regarding Lindholm's Ongoing Injury |
|
13 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds A Completed Trade For The Boston Bruins That Has Changed Things |
|
16 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Major Development Has Surfaced Regarding Boston Bruins Superstar David Pastrnak |
Previously on Bruins Insider
