Darcy Tucker Removed on Stretcher After Hit From Tuomo Ruutu

by Tom MantzouranisFiled under: Avalanche, Hurricanes, NHL InjuriesAvalanche forward Darcy Tucker was immobilized and taken away on a stretcher after he was checked into the boards by Carolina forward Tuomo Ruutu. The hit came just over five minutes into the second period in Friday night's game in Colorado. Tucker had turned away from Ruutu to play the puck, and Ruutu drove Tucker into the glass from behind. The game was tied 2-2 at the time. Video of the hit after the jump. UPDATE: Tuomo Ruutu Suspended for 3 Games Darcy Tucker Removed on Stretcher After Hit From Tuomo Ruutu originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:49:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments