Ranger Shanahan out of hospital
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NEW YORK — Rangers forward Brendan Shanahan was released from the hospital Sunday, one day after he was knocked unconscious and taken off the ice on a stretcher.
The 38-year-old left winger sustained a concussion when he slammed into Philadelphia’s Mike Knuble during the third period of New York’s 5-3 loss to the Flyers on Saturday.
Shanahan skated toward the bench as Knuble came the other way. Neither player saw the other and they slammed shoulder-to-shoulder. Shanahan went flying backward and struck his head against the ice at 7:27 of the period.
He stayed down for about 10 minutes with his eyes closed. Shanahan was fitted with a neck brace and strapped to a board before leaving the ice.
Rangers coach Tom Renney said Sunday there didn’t appear to be any neurological damage. Shanahan left the hospital after a morning examination.
“He saw the neurologist and they are pleasantly surprised with where he is today,” Renney said before the Rangers faced the Chicago Blackhawks. “It’s not like he can play hockey in the next little while, but they’re optimistic with where it sits this morning.”
There is no timetable for Shanahan’s return to the lineup. Renney didn’t know if the veteran of 19 NHL seasons has a history with concussions, but said he wasn’t aware of any in recent years.
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I am glad he is doing so well. That collision looked pretty nasty and Shanahan is one my favorites. I hope he is back playing soon!!
02-18-2007, 08:53 PM
Ranger Shanahan out of hospital
