Colorado Avalanche Coach Injured by Puck, Expected to Recover
NHL coach suffers facial fractures after being brutally struck by a loose puck
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Jared Bednar, head coach of the Colorado Avalanche ice hockey team, suffered facial fractures and a corneal abrasion after being hit by a loose puck during a game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights. He is expected to recover fully but will miss the upcoming two-game road trip.
- 01Jared Bednar suffered facial fractures and a corneal abrasion from a loose puck.
- 02The incident occurred during a game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
- 03Bednar is expected to make a full recovery without needing surgery.
- 04Assistant coaches Nolan Pratt and Dave Hakstol will lead the team in his absence.
- 05The Avalanche lost the game 3-2 in overtime, which secured a playoff spot for the Golden Knights.
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Jared Bednar, the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche ice hockey team, was hospitalized after being struck in the head by a loose puck during a game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights. The puck, banked off the side boards by Knights forward Keegan Kolesar, hit Bednar while he was on the bench, resulting in facial fractures and a corneal abrasion. Fortunately, he was alert and conscious when transported to the hospital, where he underwent a CT scan. The Avalanche announced that Bednar will miss the upcoming two-game road trip but will not require surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. In his absence, assistant coaches Nolan Pratt and Dave Hakstol will lead the team. The Avalanche lost the match 3-2 in overtime, allowing the Golden Knights to secure a playoff spot. Pratt expressed concern over the incident, highlighting the dangers of flying pucks during games.
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The absence of head coach Jared Bednar could affect the team's performance in the upcoming games.
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