I recall it happening in the NHL some years back. A goalie got slashed across his throat, even with the guard on. Rapid medical care helped save his life.
Yes. See my post above. He never got over it.
There were two “infamous” episodes in the NHL
Oddly, both happened in Buffalo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clint_Malarchuk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Zedník
I believe it was Clint Malarchuk, Buffalo Sabres. Team trainer was former Army Medic…