Overview
- The 19-year-old defenseman was hit near the back of the head/neck by a shot from Switzerland’s Gian Meier with 8:59 left in the second period and was stretchered off the ice in St. Paul.
- USA Hockey said Hutson was discharged from a local hospital, rejoined the team at the arena, and is considered day-to-day.
- Hutson attended Sunday’s practice in street clothes and did not skate, with coach Bob Motzko noting he was in good spirits and that medical staff will guide a day-to-day plan.
- NHL Network’s Jon Morosi reported Hutson was conscious and communicative; BU teammate Cole Eiserman said Hutson could squeeze his hand and move his feet during on-ice evaluation.
- Team USA beat Switzerland 2-1 to move to 2-0, adjusted to a defense-by-committee in Hutson’s absence, and continues group play against Slovakia on Monday.