Louis Crevier kicked in the face by the skate blade of Nick Seeler

During the game against Philadelphia on Thursday night, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier suffered a frightening accident when he was struck in the face by the skate of Flyers’ Nick Seeler. The hit was high and direct, catching Crevier in the mouth and forcing him to leave the ice immediately and head straight to the dressing room.

Watch the scary incident here:

Moments like these are terrifying reminders of the dangerous realities of hockey. Fans and players can’t help but think of past incidents like Clint Malarchuk or Richard Zednik, who suffered severe injuries from skate blades. Fortunately, Crevier rushed out on his own, to receive medical attention.

We’ll keep an eye on updates regarding his condition and recovery.