Kraken Injures Top Flames Prospect After Dirty Hit

Jakob Pelletier injected some humor into the morning skate by joking about his jersey number change, highlighting the ease for coaches to identify him now.

However, the jovial mood took a downturn during the game vs the Seattle Kraken as Pelletier had to exit the ice with assistance after a heavy check into the boards by Marian Studenic, resulting in a major penalty and game misconduct for Studenic.


Pelletier, who was vying for a roster spot, suffered an upper-body injury. Coach Ryan Huska mentioned that doctors would assess him further the next day.


While hoping for a positive outcome, the incident looked concerning, with the regular season approaching in just over two weeks. Teammates expressed concern for their injured friend.