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Columbus River Dragons defenseman injured during hockey game tonight
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A Columbus River Dragons defenseman is doing OK after being stretchered off of the ice during a hockey game Saturday night.
The game between Mississippi Sea Wolves and Columbus River Dragons came to a halt after River Dragons defensemen #18 Nathan Balkwill became injured during the game.
Videos sent into the CNAW2News.com inbox showed Balkwill being stretchered off the ice and into an ambulance.
The team posted on social media Balkwill is alert, awake and talking and is currently undergoing medical testing to better assess his condition.
“No further update is available at this time,” the team added. “We ask all fans to respect him and his family’s privacy at this time. Thank you.”
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