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Flames defenceman Andersson hurt after being struck by vehicle while riding scooter

Feb 9, 2023 | 8:33 AM

DETROIT — Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson was sent to hospital Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Detroit.

The team said Thursday that the incident occurred around 6 p.m. while Andersson was riding a scooter to dinner.

The 26-year-old Andersson was released from hospital later Wednesday night after undergoing a “battery of tests,” the Flames said in Twitter post.

Calgary was in Detroit for a Thursday night game with the Red Wings.