BREAKING: Player Struck in the Neck by Skate in Top Russian League

A player in the VHL, the Russian equivalent to the AHL, was struck in the neck by a skate in an accident reminiscent of the Adam Johnson tragedy.

Today in a VHL game, a player, Vitali Lyulko, took a skate to the throat.

Fortunately, Lyulko was able to skate off on his own power and is reportedly alright.

We are awaiting a further update but it seems as if Lyulko is going to be alright. Just another reminder that neck protection can save lives and leagues all over the world should make them mandatory.

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