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Sarich injured in a cycling accident

Veteran NHL defenceman Cory Sarich was injured in a cycling accident while training in Invermere, BC, on the morning of Monday, July 21, 2014. Sarich was struck by a motor vehicle and was airlifted to a hospital in Calgary, AB. He is in stable condition and his injuries are not considered life-threatening. The full extent of his injuries and the timeline for his recovery and return to the NHL is unclear.

“It’s been a rough couple of days and I’m grateful for the support I’ve been receiving from the medical team here and from family and friends,” said Sarich. “My wife Reagan and I appreciate all of the kind words and encouragement.”

Sarich, 35, has spent parts of 15 seasons in the NHL and has played 969 career games in the NHL – the majority with the Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning. He spent the 2013-14 season with the Colorado Avalanche and is currently an unrestricted free agent.

Sarich expects to make a full recovery and to resume his NHL career. He will not be available for further comment, but will provide more information, when available, via his twitter account @sarchy06.

-Official Press Release by Sarich´s agent-