Team Canada forward Kirby Dach exited early from Wednesday’s pre-tournament game against Russia after an awkward collision near centre ice.
Dach appeared to be in some discomfort after delivering a check in the neutral zone during the third period of Canada’s 1-0 win. He immediately removed his right glove and doubled back to Canada’s bench.
No update on Dach’s condition, or his status moving forward, have been provided yet by the team.
Last Friday, Dach was selected as the captain of the Canadian team.
Dach, was loaned to the national program for the under-20 tournament by the Chicago Blackhawks with the 2020-21 season still yet to begin. The Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., native was expected to be part of the Canadian contingent that won gold in the Czech Republic last year, but he instead remained with the Blackhawks.
Dach had eight goals and 23 points in 64 games with Chicago in 2019-20 before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a suspension of the schedule in March. The No. 3 pick at the 2019 NHL draft scored once and added five assists in nine contests during the league’s summer restart.
— With files from the Canadian Press
