Derby between Czechia and Slovakia was not completed, Pardubice player suffered serious injury
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The hockey match between the Czech and Slovak teams, known as the Czech-Slovak derby, was not completed. According to the server Sport.cz, the game was ended early due to an incident on the ice.
In the clash, a forward from Pardubice was injured. The player was seriously hurt after being struck by a skate and immediately received medical attention. Details about his health condition have not yet been published.
The derby between the two national teams is among the most watched sporting events in the region. This time, however, the attention of fans has shifted from the hockey game to player safety and what happened on the ice.
It is not yet clear how long the injured player will be out of action or what steps, if any, the league management will take. Further information should come from official statements by the club and the federation. The editors will continue to report on developments.
Sources: Sport.cz
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