Update on Pittsburgh Penguins prospect after being stretched off the ice last night

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Sam Hutch
January 7, 2023 (11:08)

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After a scary scene last night in the American Hockey League in which Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Filip Hallander after he was stretchered off the ice late in the game last night against the Hartford Wolf Pack

Today, the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins have provided an update on Hallander, take a look:

Fans, we have a quick update for you on Filip H�llander.

Thanks for all of your prayers and good thoughts.

#LetsGoPens�

Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Filip Hallander was injured in last night's game and was transported to Geisiger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

After testing and examination, Hallander was released from the hospital last night and is at home resting.

No further information on the injury will be released at this time.

The incident took place with 1:12 in the 3rd period after taking a hard hit and landing heavily on his head and neck area.

Thankfully Hallander is okay. This could've been a lot worse, especially considering the way he had to leave the game last night.

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