St. Louis Blues' Hobey Baker Winning Defenseman to Miss Six Months

St. Louis Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich will miss the next six months following shoulder surgery, per a club release:

The former Minnesota-Duluth Bulldog was crushed by Blackhawks' forward Michael Teply, causing Perunovich to leave early.

Perunovich, 24, won the 2020 Hobey Baker Award -- recognizing the NCAA's best player. In 115 games for the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Perunovich scored 105 points.

The St. Louis blue-liner has struggled mightily with injuries in the early-goings of his career, missing the entire 2020-21 season, and the majority of 2021-22. Now, Perunovich will not suit up until April at the earliest. Brutal news for the young defender.

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