Patrik Eliáš stretchered off from NHL game

Czech ice hockey star Patrik Eliáš is undergoing further tests after he had to be stretchered from Saturday’s National Hockey League game for the New Jersey Devils. Eliáš remained on the ice for around five minutes after a hard hit in the second period and was apparently temporarily unconscious. A hospital examination showed no serious injury but the Devils’ manager said further tests would be carried out with the likelihood that Eliáš will have to take a pause from the sport. Eliáš was named captain of the Czech team to compete in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Vancouver at the end of last year.

Author: Chris Johnstone