"With 8:59 left in the second period, a shot by Swiss defenseman Gian Meier appeared to hit Hutson near the back of his helmet, causing him to crumple to the ice on his side. Teammates quickly surrounded Hutson, who was removed from the ice on a stretcher. USA coach Bob Motzko said he didn't believe the puck struck Hutson on the head. The coach praised his team for keeping their focus after the incident, as they held a 1-0 lead on the Swiss."
"Hutson, 19, is in his second season at Boston University after leading all first-year players in points (46) and assists (32) last season. He was a member of the U.S. team that won world junior gold at the 2025 tournament in Ottawa, becoming the first defenseman to lead the tournament in points (11). He is one of the top prospects for the Washington Capitals, who took him 43rd overall in 2024."
Cole Hutson, 19, a defenseman for the U.S. world junior team, was struck by a puck during the preliminary game against Switzerland in St. Paul and was stretchered off and briefly hospitalized. USA Hockey reported he was discharged and rejoined teammates at the arena and is day-to-day. The incident occurred with 8:59 left in the second period when a shot by Gian Meier appeared to hit the back of Hutson's helmet, causing him to crumple. USA coach Bob Motzko said he did not believe the puck struck Hutson on the head and praised the team's composure; the U.S. won the game.
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