Scary Scene As Youth Collapses On The Ice

Savva Skotnikov, goalkeeper of the Kazan «Ak Bars» children's and youth sports school, passed out during a training session at a special training camp and was hospitalized, where he was diagnosed with a ruptured aneurysm after testing. The 16 year old underwent successful surgery after rupture of a congenital cerebral aneurysm.

Savva is the younger brother of CSKA goalkeeper Vsevolod Skotnikov, who won the Gagarin Cup last season.

In a statement from the academy,

They stated that they would report changes in the hockey player's status, but would refrain from commenting until then.

We wish Savva all the best in his recovery.