Kevin Fiala’s status updated after emergency surgery at Olympics
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Los Angeles Kings and Team Switzerland forward Kevin Fiala's status has been updated after his emergency surgery following his devastating injury against Team Canada because of a hit by Team Canada's Tom Wilson in the Olympics.
It was a sad scene during the recent game between Team Canada and Team Switzerland, as Switzerland forward Kevin Fiala was hurt after a hit from Canada's Tom Wilson.
Even though Wilson has a reputation as a dirty player who has been fined and suspended multiple times in his NHL career, this incident wasn't a dirty hit and was simply an unfortunate result of contact.
Per the latest from analyst Stephen Whyno, Team Switzerland is hoping that Fiala will be able to return to the athletes villages.
Switzerland is hoping Kevin Fiala is released from the hospital and returns to the athletes village tomorrow, coach Patrick Fischer said.
Fiala sent the team a video message from his hospital bed already, and players are rallying around him. - Stephen Whyno
Fiala sent the team a video message from his hospital bed already, and players are rallying around him. - Stephen Whyno
Team Switzerland Is Feeling Inspired By Kevin Fiala Despite His Absence
Fiala was able to record a special video message from his hospital bed after undergoing surgery, which will not only keep him out of the rest of the Olympics but likely for the rest of the year with the Los Angeles Kings.
But the message was inspiring to the rest of Team Switzerland, in the words of team captain Roman Josi.
He (Fiala) sent us a little video, spoke to the team a little bit. So he’s good, he’s in good spirits. We said before the game we were going to play for him. He’s such a big part of this team and such a great leader. He’s one of those guys when the national team calls he’s always there. He loves playing for Switzerland. We feel for him, but hopefully put a little smile on his face today. - Roman Josi
Without Fiala, Team Switzerland recently beat Czechia 4-3 in OT.
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