Top Women's Player Gets Severely Injured During Boys Tournament
Nela Lopu�anová, who made her debut at the world championship last year, has emerged as a highly promising female prospect globally and has been performing impressively at higher levels of competition. However, during a recent under 16 boys championship match, she was the victim of a vicious blindside hit by Dominik Halaj, as recorded on video.
Absolutely brutal blindside hit on Nela Lopu�anová.
Dominik Halaj received 2 min for charging. Nela seems ok. She's out there in the 3rd. #U16BoysChampionship
Dominik Halaj received 2 min for charging. Nela seems ok. She's out there in the 3rd. #U16BoysChampionship
Towards the end of the second period, Halaj skated across the rink and collided with Lopu�anová, causing her to soar through the air. While her teammates rushed to support her, Halaj received a two-minute minor penalty for charging. Despite making a comeback in the third period, Lopu�anová was knocked down again and suffered a significant wrist injury within the first five minutes of play.
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#ICYMI Here's where the injury occurred.
After that blindside hit, I don't wanna say she was targeted this game, but it sure seemed like it to me.
After that blindside hit, I don't wanna say she was targeted this game, but it sure seemed like it to me.
In the last boys' match Nela Lopusanova suffered a fractured wrist. Treatment time 6 weeks.
Nela copes with it with a smile.
Nela copes with it with a smile.
Source: Bladeofsteel.com
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