Jakub Kos dismissed doubts about the end of his career.
Jakub Kos (center) was seriously injured. Mika Kylmäniemi / AOP
Czech ice hockey player Jakub Kos has told about his situation in his home country’s media after his scary injury last week.
Kos, 19, was pushed dangerously headfirst into the wing during the Mestis match between Kokkola’s Hermes and Tampere’s Koovee. The youngster plays in Koovee on loan from Ilves.
According to Iltalehti’s information, the attacker’s neck has been broken. His legs and arms are moving and there is no acute danger of paralysis.
Specialized in ice hockey Extension time website reported on Wednesday that even the continuation of Kosi’s career is at stake.
Czech Hokej.cz website according to the player’s agent Marek Vorel however, knocks out Jatkoaja’s speculations.
– Jakub is fine. He can walk and talk normally. He didn’t even end up in the hospital. All speculations about the end of his career are complete bullshit, says Vorel.
Ilves announced on Thursday that Kos’ season is over. However, it was reported that he will return to the team’s training strength by the start of the summer training season.
Kos predicts the same for the Czech Sport.cz website by.
– The injury prevents me from playing this season, but if everything goes well, the doctors estimate that I will return in the summer, he believes.
Kosi tackled the side Eemeli Ylitalo was banned for four games for his trick.