NHL referee Mitch Dunning taken off ice on stretcher after violent collision
Referee is conscious and alert after being taken to hospital for evaluation
Dunning was injured in a collision with Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk
Referee Mitch Dunning was taken off the ice on a stretcher after a violent collision with Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk in the first period of Tuesday night's game between the Flames and the Oilers.
Dunning was skating behind the Oilers' net when Tkachuk came crashing into him from the side. The impact of the collision sent Dunning flying into the boards, where he was knocked unconscious.
Medical staff rushed onto the ice and administered first aid to Dunning before he was taken off on a stretcher. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, where he was conscious and alert.
The NHL said in a statement that Dunning is expected to make a full recovery.
The collision occurred just over four minutes into the game. The Flames went on to win 4-1.
Here is a video of the collision:
What happened after the collision?
After the collision, medical staff rushed onto the ice and administered first aid to Dunning before he was taken off on a stretcher. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, where he was conscious and alert.
The NHL said in a statement that Dunning is expected to make a full recovery.
The Flames went on to win the game 4-1.
What are the potential consequences of the collision?
The potential consequences of the collision include a concussion or other head injury. Dunning is expected to make a full recovery, but it is possible that he could miss some time due to the injury.
The NHL is investigating the collision to determine if any disciplinary action is warranted against Tkachuk.
What is the NHL's concussion protocol?
The NHL's concussion protocol is a set of guidelines that are used to assess and manage concussions in players.
The protocol includes a number of steps, including:
- A physical examination
- A cognitive assessment
- A balance assessment
- A symptom checklist
If a player is diagnosed with a concussion, they are placed on a period of rest and rehabilitation. The player is not allowed to return to play until they have been cleared by a doctor.
