Yesterday 22:10 National (Hockey) Russian hockey player was a double fracture of the jaw at the World Cup in the Czech Republic – Sports information portal Vesti.kz

Evgeny Biryukov could miss the rest of the championship.

Defender of the Russian hockey team Evgeny Biryukov has received a double fracture jaw and is likely to miss the rest of the World Cup, held in the Czech Republic. This was reported on the official website of the Russian Hockey Federation.

Biryukov got hit in the face of the puck in the middle of the second period of the second group stage match with a team of Slovenia (5: 3). After that hockey went to the locker room and more on the ice did not appear. After the match he was hospitalized.

“Alas, the worst fears were confirmed. Eugenia double fracture of the jaw plus split tooth. I think the answer here is clear (Biryukov was out before the end of the tournament). But let’s not rush to final conclusions. I know that tomorrow morning team is preparing a special appeal to the fans. There also will be given all the answers to urgent questions. In the meantime, we hope for a medical miracle, “- said the Russian team doctor Valery Konov.

With six points Russia shares the top spot in Group B with the United States team, which will play in the wards Znarka Monday, May 4th.

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