GRAPHIC - Top Female Hockey Players Throat Gets Sliced by a Skate
Jenni Hiirikoski, a world-renowned female ice hockey player, sustained a grave injury when her throat was accidentally sliced by a skate during a game in the Finnish women's league. The mishap occurred when Hiirikoski tripped on the ice, and the skate of another player inadvertently hit her in the throat.
Scary scene at the Swedish womens final as Lule� defender Jenni Hiirikoski has a skate cut her throat. She was rushed to a hospital and is in stable condition. Lule� would end up winning the game after a 30 minute delay. from
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Despite the severity of her injury, Hiirikoski managed to leave the rink without any assistance and was immediately taken to the hospital for medical treatment. After undergoing surgery, it is expected that she will make a complete recovery. This incident highlights the potential dangers that hockey players face every time they take to the ice.
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