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Wild prospect Jason Zucker, a University of Denver standout, left Tuesday night's USA-Slovakia world junior game with a head injury after being deliberately elbowed in the face by Slovakia's Martin Marincin midway through the third period of a 6-1 rout.
Zucker spent several moments crumpled on the ice. Clearly groggy, he eventually was helped off by trainer Stan Wong.
Marincin received a match penalty for attempt to injure, which carries at least a one-game suspension.
I know someone covering the game who's on the case in terms of getting me an update tonight. I'll let you know, but it's fairly clear what this injury is.
Update: No word tonight from USA Hockey on Zucker's status.
