Overview
- A shot by Switzerland’s Gian Meier struck Hutson near the back of the head/neck with 8:59 left in the second period in St. Paul, leading to on-ice immobilization and a stretcher transport to a local hospital.
- Reporters on site said Hutson was conscious and alert and moving his extremities before leaving the ice, and he later rejoined his teammates at the arena.
- Hutson did not return to the game, which the United States won 2-1 to improve to 2-0 in preliminary play, with Slovakia next on Monday.
- Head coach Bob Motzko called it a scary situation and credited his players for regaining focus after the stoppage.
- The 19-year-old Washington Capitals second-round pick had two assists in the opener against Germany and led all defensemen in scoring at last year’s World Juniors.