Sebastian Hartmann, a member of Timra in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), found himself in a harrowing situation during a game against Vaxjo.
Along the boards in his own zone, Hartmann went down, and as he knelt, Vaxjo's Brian Cooper accidentally skated over his leg, resulting in a deep cut to his calf. While online video footage of the incident is restricted, images circulating afterward provide a glimpse into the severity of the injury.
Timra has issued an update on Hartmann's condition, noting that despite the unfortunate incident, he remains in good spirits. However, his season has come to an abrupt end due to the injury.
Cooper, expressing remorse over the incident, emphasized his relief upon learning of Hartmann's positive prognosis.