Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson was struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter on his way to dinner Wednesday. .“Andersson was taken to local hospital for a full battery of tests before being released last night,” said the Flames in a Thursday tweet. .The Flames said Andersson is doing well, and he will remain with the team. They said he is listed as day-to-day. .Flames general manager Brad Treliving said Andersson was going through a crosswalk. .“The good news — and the most important thing — is that Ras is doing well,” said Treliving. .“He was transported by ambulance to Detroit Receiving Hospital.".Treliving thanked the medical staff at Detroit Receiving and particularly Dr. D. He said the Flames medical staff was in consultation with the hospital and its team. .The general manager went on to say the accident “could have been a lot worse.” He added the Flames want to ensure they thank every one involved in his care and let every one know he is doing well. .Andersson will not play Thursday, and the Flames will take this slow. It is not a matter they have major concerns over. .Treliving concluded by saying Andersson was hit, “so we're going to see how things go over the next 24-hours and go from there.” He said he does not want any speculation. .“There was no alcohol involved,” he said.
Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson was struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter on his way to dinner Wednesday. .“Andersson was taken to local hospital for a full battery of tests before being released last night,” said the Flames in a Thursday tweet. .The Flames said Andersson is doing well, and he will remain with the team. They said he is listed as day-to-day. .Flames general manager Brad Treliving said Andersson was going through a crosswalk. .“The good news — and the most important thing — is that Ras is doing well,” said Treliving. .“He was transported by ambulance to Detroit Receiving Hospital.".Treliving thanked the medical staff at Detroit Receiving and particularly Dr. D. He said the Flames medical staff was in consultation with the hospital and its team. .The general manager went on to say the accident “could have been a lot worse.” He added the Flames want to ensure they thank every one involved in his care and let every one know he is doing well. .Andersson will not play Thursday, and the Flames will take this slow. It is not a matter they have major concerns over. .Treliving concluded by saying Andersson was hit, “so we're going to see how things go over the next 24-hours and go from there.” He said he does not want any speculation. .“There was no alcohol involved,” he said.
