Hockey News: WHL players knocked unconscious during the fight and took him to hospital
The junior hockey player was knocked unconscious in a fight Tuesday night, resulting in a pause of the match.
Tricity American defensive man Terrell Goldsmith, 19, of Seattle Thunderbird, dropped his gloves shortly after the first contest of the Second season.
The pair traded blows and Goldsmith’s helmet was knocked off. Not long after his helmet was turned off, Cumby unconsciously sent Goldsmith to land a hard punch when he fell Face first On the ice.
For sports coverage on foxnews.com, click here
Terrell Goldsmith, No. 10 for the Prince Albert Raiders, skated during the second season of action against Winnipeg Ice at the Wayne Fleming Arena in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on March 18, 2023. (Jonathan Kozub/Getty Images)
The American trainers ran over to the ice, and the Thunderbird trainers also left their respective benches to help Goldsmith. The incident was so scary that the cameras didn’t show Goldsmith being groomed by trainers on the ice. My teammates could clearly see their trainers calling out desperately.
Goldsmith was growing out of the ice reportedly provided The crowd gives thumbs up before being taken to the ambulance.
The American posted to X on Wednesday morning with an update on Goldsmith.
“Terrell Goldsmith remains in the hospital under observation this morning. When he arrived at the hospital last night, he was awake, responsive and energetic. Tri-City Americans appreciate the word of concern and support for Goldsmith. We will continue to renew his position.”
Following Goldsmith’s injury, the game was delayed and then stopped. The Western Hockey League said the match will be “rescheduled at a later date.”
The Thunderbirds had a 2-0 lead at the time of suspension.
Terrell Goldsmith, No. 10 for the Prince Albert Raiders, is preparing for his third period showdown with Winnipeg Ice at Wayne Fleming Arena on March 18, 2023 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Jonathan Kozub/Getty Images)
“The decision to suspend last night’s WHL game between Seattle and Tricity was not made lightly. Following the on-ice incident, coaches and players from both clubs were consulted, and various on-ice staff and foreign officials in the building and in the WHL office were consulted,” the WHL statement read.
“Collectively, the decision was made to pause the game due to concerns over Terrell Goldsmith’s happiness and the emotional state of players on both the Thunderbirds and Americans roster.”
“The game will be rescheduled at a later date, but these conversations have not yet been made as Terrell’s happiness continues to prioritize it.”
The American posted another update to Goldsmith on X on Thursday, where he thanked everyone for Goldsmith’s support and said he was released from hospital on Wednesday night and was rested at home.
Once the game resumed, if Goldsmith could play, Cumby would not play for the rest of the game.
Click here to get the Fox News app
Terrell Goldsmith, #54 of the Utah Hockey Club, will pose for the official headshot of the 2024-2025 season at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 11, 2024. (Jamie Sabau/nhli via Getty Images)
The WHL is considered a gradual battle when the player drops gloves right after a showdown and is not involved in the play before the fight. In 2012, a gradual battle was banned.
Goldsmith was drafted Arizona Coyotesthe Utah Hockey Club is currently in the fourth round of the 2023 NHL Draft. He signed in 3 years Entry-level contracts With the team in October 2024.
Follow Fox News Digital’s x Sports Coverageand subscribe Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter.