Winnipeg Jets Jacob Trouba leaves ice on stretcher

It was a sobering scene during the 2nd period at the MTS tonight as star rookie defenceman Jacob Trouba took a bad fall into the Blues boards behind the net.

Classy move by Steen and Paajarvi waiting for the stretcher, so they could skate the medical staff across the ice quickly.

It was as quiet as we have ever heard it here at the MTS Centre.  His teammates on the ice looked on as he was seen by medical staff.

Both benches emptied to look on as the young rookie left the ice.  Another example of the brotherhood of hockey players and how it crosses across what jersey you wear when it is a matter of someone’s health.

Once he was strapped to the stretcher and on his way fans started chanting his name and goalie Onrdrej Pavelec went over to give him a pat on the shoulder.

Stay tuned to @illegalcurve as we will have updates as soon as they are available.

Update:

An update on #NHLJets defenceman Jacob Trouba-he has been taken to hospital for x-rays. He is alert, communicating, and moving all limbs.

— Scott Brown (@BrownScottTN) October 19, 2013

Update II:

An update on #NHLJets defenceman Jacob Trouba-he has been released from hospital tonight. More updates to be provided at practice tomorrow.

— Scott Brown (@BrownScottTN) October 19, 2013

Update III:

Thanks for the support. If you were wondering, the boards are not edible. I’ll be back soon. #gojetsgo

— Jacob Trouba (@JacobTrouba) October 19, 2013