Referee in the Flyers-Avalanche Game Taken Off on a Stretcher After Colliding with a Colorado Player
Tim Peel was injured in the second period of Tuesday night's game
Tim Peel, a referee, was injured in the second period of Tuesday night's game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Colorado Avalanche. Peel collided with Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri and was taken off the ice on a stretcher.
Peel was down on the ice for several minutes before he was taken off. He was conscious and alert when he was taken off the ice.
Peel is a veteran referee with over 1,000 NHL games of experience
Peel is a veteran referee with over 1,000 NHL games of experience. He has worked several Stanley Cup Finals games and is one of the most respected referees in the league.
The NHL has not released any information on the extent of Peel's injuries. However, he is expected to miss the rest of the regular season.
The Flyers and Avalanche are both playoff contenders
The Flyers and Avalanche are both playoff contenders. The Flyers are currently in second place in the Metropolitan Division, while the Avalanche are in first place in the Central Division.
The Flyers and Avalanche are scheduled to meet again on March 28th in Philadelphia.
The NHL is investigating the incident
The NHL is investigating the incident. The league will likely release more information on Peel's injuries and the incident itself in the coming days.