This video is not for the squeamish and it is difficult to watch. Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Dylan Chanter (in red) got into a second period fight with Corey Petrash of the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders. Chanter dominated the fight, but his helmet came off during the bout and at the end of the fight, Chanter fell to the ice and his head struck the ice. Chanter suffered a seizure after hitting his head on the ice and was taken off on a stretcher. After the incident, the USHL officials and the teams decided to postpone the rest of the game.
From the Saints official website:
The United States Hockey League has suspended Saturday night’s Dubuque Fighting Saints and Cedar Rapids RoughRiders game following an injury to Dubuque defenseman Dylan Chanter. The RoughRiders held a 2-0 lead over the Fighting Saints when the injury occurred midway through the second period at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.
Chanter was injured when he fell to the ice following a fight. He was attended to by trainers and medical staff on site, and was transported to a local hospital shortly following. Chanter was conscious following the injury and when he was removed from the arena.
The Fighting Saints will provide an update on Chanter when one becomes available. Additional information about the resumption of Saturday night’s game will come at a later date.
From the USHL:
The United States Hockey League announced that the game between the Dubuque Fighting Saints and Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on Saturday, October 12th has been suspended. Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Dylan Chanter was injured after falling to the ice at the 11:58 mark of the second period during the game, played at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He was immediately attended to at the arena by medical personnel before being transported to a local hospital for further care. While all parties are awaiting further information, Chanter was conscious as he was transported from the arena.
The Office of the Commissioner and general management of both the Fighting Saints and the RoughRiders concurred that it was in the best interest of the players not to continue the contest.
Further details as to the player’s condition, as well as a rescheduling of the game, will be issued by the Commissioner’s Office as soon as they are available.
Chanter is apparently resting in good condition and even sent out a tweet that night:
Wanted to let everyone know I'm awake and okay. Thank you so much for all your thoughts prayers. Nothing compares to the hockey community.
— Dylan Chanter (@dylanchanter) October 13, 2013
That video was truly difficult to watch and the fans reaction to the fight was disgusting. No need for more cowbell and cheering as a player is seizing on the ice.
