Slovak hockey player cut his neck with a skate during the match

Slovakia's youth striker Matus Valek suffered a serious neck injury in a game against the Czech Republic team at the Five Nations Tournament in Sweden's Nüköping. The blade of the opponent's skate touched the hockey player during the game episode. This was announced by the Slovak Hockey Federation (SZLH).

The incident occurred in the 15th minute of the first period with the score 1: 0 in favor of the Czech team. After throwing in the Slovak zone, Valek entered the fight for the puck, and at this moment the Czech attacker Viktor Shamal, falling, accidentally cut his neck with a skate. According to the federation, the injury was the result of a normal game collision. Valek reached the bench on his own, where he was immediately given first aid.

The 17-year-old athlete was immediately taken to hospital. His condition was stabilized, there is no threat to life. After the incident, the hockey players of both teams decided to finish the match.

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