"While patrolling the defensive zone in front of Team USA's net, Hutson was struck in the back of the head by a point shot from Swiss defender Gian Meier. The injury occurred with 8:59 remaining in the second period. The Washington Capitals prospect blueliner immediately fell to the ice and was in apparent discomfort as the team's trainer rushed out from the bench."
"Hutson had been leading the Americans in ice time before being forced out of the game, playing 8:13 of the first period. He recorded one shot on goal in the first frame and left the game with Team USA up 1-0 in their second game of the 2026 World Junior Championship. In the first game, a 6-3 win over Team Germany, Hutson recorded two assists and was a plus-5."
Cole Hutson was struck in the back of the head by a point shot from Swiss defender Gian Meier with 8:59 remaining in the second period. He fell to the ice and appeared in discomfort as the team's trainer rushed out. A stretcher was brought onto the ice; medics placed an immobilized Hutson on a backboard and wheeled him out through the Zamboni entrance at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hutson was moving his arms and legs before being taken off the ice and was conscious and alert while on the stretcher, communicating with teammates. He was transported to a hospital for further evaluation. Hutson had been leading Team USA in ice time and had recorded two assists and a plus-5 in the tournament's opening game.
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