
‘It was a frightening night’ – Rockets forward Michael Cicek
February 21st is a date Michael Cicek will never forget.
The 21-year-old Kelowna Rockets forward carries a reminder of that night, thanks to a scary incident and the quick, professional response of the off-ice medical team who came to his aid after an opponent’s skate cut him.
“It was a frightening night,” Cicek shared with RocketFAN, recalling the moment when Vancouver Giants forward London Hoilett’s skate sliced a deep gash in his left forearm, requiring urgent care to stop the bleeding. “Hockey’s a fast-paced game, especially at our level. Things can happen in the blink of an eye. Unfortunately, I ended up getting caught by a skate. But that’s part of the game.”
The incident occurred early in the third period when Cicek and Hoilett were battling for the puck along the boards in the Rockets’ zone. As the Giants forward fell, his skate blade slashed across Cicek’s exposed forearm.
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