NHL provides update on referee Mitch Dunning who suffered a violent collision on Monday in Avalanche vs Flyers
Referee Mitch Dunning was stretchered off the ice on Monday night in Philadelphia following a collision with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson.
Manson is a 6-foot-3, 220lb defensemen who collided hard with a referee, wearing little to no protection.
It was an accidental collision by Manson when he struck Dunning in the back, and today, the NHL has issued an update following the injury up Dunning, which caused him to be stretchered off of the ice.
After being stretchered off the ice, the Flyers vs Avalanche game continued with only only referee, and the same as always- two linesmen.
Thankfully, after a quick visit to the hospital, the NHL has issued an official update:
NHL referee Mitch Dunning communicative, can move extremities following violent collision
Dunning was a pro hockey defensemen in his youth, including times in the OHL and GOJHL. He was then hired as an NHL referee in 2022.
Dunning is sore but otherwise doing fine after examination at a local hospital.
Great news
Thankfully, all signs are normal. Stick taps go out to Mitch Dunning for taking the hard hit, and fans have their fingers crossed in hopes for a swift return to the ice.
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