Referee Mitch Dunning stretchered off
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GKJ
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"major back injury" is the report from the Flyers broadcast.
Manson ran into his back and then spun around upon falling down
Manson ran into his back and then spun around upon falling down
bleedgreen
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They showed one replay then wouldn’t repeat it. I saw it, not good. Manson hit him pretty hard from behind while the ref was skating backwards across the line. He fell hard and awkwardly. The angle shown didn’t help me figure out if he hit his head. He was laying on his side and not really moving at all, though it looked like he was talking to the trainer. They’ve updated and said it’s a major or serious back injury. That’s pretty strong wording and with never seeing him move it’s a little concerning. Thoughts and prayers, hope it’s something minor.
No intent from Manson, the ref was in a weird spot and surprised Manson though on the replay it looked like the ref was in his field of sight.
No intent from Manson, the ref was in a weird spot and surprised Manson though on the replay it looked like the ref was in his field of sight.
I don't think I have ever heardcan arena that quiet after he was stretchered off the ice. Hope he is OK.
Jacob
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There is a clip of him moving his feet and legs, although minimally.
Manson was not paying attention to his surroundings in the slightest.
Really unfortunate. You can tell Manson had no idea he was there(Clearly had his eyes on the puck down low) and when he does see him at the last second he puts his hands up like a normal reaction which basically results in a pretty nasty hit for Dunning.
Devilsfan2326
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So not paying attention. Manson doesn't use his peripheral vision or something? Kind of hard not to see black stripes over ice...
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bleedgreen
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I don’t see how you can criticize Manson. He’s skating right along the line staring into the corner where the play is. The ref is skating backwards in a bad spot right across the line in the opposite direction. You wish that Manson looked right, but he had no reason to. You wish the ref wasn’t skating along the blue line backwards. There’s no one to blame, it’s an accident.
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The Crypto Guy
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It’s clearly worse than it looks from the initial impact. Thankfully he can move everything. Just a really unfortunate collision.
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trellaine201
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Must have fell awkward? Didn’t look too serious from the video. Get well soon stripes.
winnipegger
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Maybe some fractures but with such immediate medical care the outlook is probably good. Back injuries are so scary.
Djp
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No padding for the officials in that lower back area where he landed. He won’t be officiating games for a while.
a mangy Meowth
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Why are people suggesting Manson had any malicious intent here at all? He held the guy's hand as he went off the ice... he clearly felt really bad about it
Jumptheshark
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That must be the only reason. How can you not see the ref at this point in time
