Ice hockey star William Eklund recovering after suffering scary cut from rival’s skate
NHL star William Eklund is on the mend after suffering a gruesome cut to his arm during an international friendly on Saturday.
Eklund, who plays for the San Jose Sharks and Sweden, was involved in a tussle with Czech player Filip Hronek during their clash ahead of the upcoming World Championships.
The two players were contesting the puck next to the wall behind the Czech goal when Hronek’s left leg flicked up and his skate made contact with Eklund’s arm.
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He could be seen grabbing his wrist and screaming as medics quickly rushed to provide assistance.
The 22-year-old was taken to hospital for further assessment.
“He’s stable,” Todd Diamond, Eklund’s agent, told San Jose Hockey Now.
“Looks like it didn’t cut key tendons or nerves at the moment.”
Eklund later shared an update on Instagram saying “everything is fine”, along with a photo of his arm bandaged up.
It remains to be seen how long he will be sidelined for.
The World Championships begin next Friday in Stockholm, Sweden and Herning, Denmark.
Originally published on 7NEWS Sport
