Hiirikoski is in stable condition and recovering at home
Three-time Olympian and Finnish women's hockey star Jenni Hiirikoski has been hospitalized after having a skate cut her throat in a frightening incident in the Swedish Women’s Hockey League on Sunday.
The Luela captain had her neck cut by a skate late in the third period of game two of the SDHL final against Brynas. The 35-year-old was rushed to hospital, though it reportedly took 15 minutes to get there, since the Swedish women's leagueThe game would ultimately be delayed 30 minutes, with players leaving the ice as patrons awaited news on Hiirikoski.
“Today I experienced a very scary situation out on the ice. But after surgery at the hospital I am fine and I have been able to go home already,” she said. “I would like to thank everyone who was involved in helping me, both on the ice and in the hospital. I am extremely grateful for everything you did for me.”Following the extended delay, play would resume, with Luela adding an empty-netter to seal the 5-3 victory.
In 31 regular season games, Hiirikoski led all defenders with 37 points. The Finnish national team captain is amongst the women’s game’s most dynamic talents, including two Olympic Best Defender awards in 2014 and 2018, three Olympic bronze medals, and seven World Championship Best Defender awards, the most all-time.
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