Last night, Hershey Bear defensemen Aaron Ness crashed the net hard and lost control at full speed. Ness had his legs hit the post which spun him around. When approaching the boards, Ness’ head made contact first, causing him to bend in a way most humans aren’t supposed to bend.
Aaron Ness is being taken off on a stretcher. Scary scene here in Bridgeport.#HBH #HersheyBears #HERvsBRI #DefendTheDen #CalderCup #CalderCupPlayoffs @CapsOutsider pic.twitter.com/ZVw1ug5lAd
— Cory Lyons (@CoryLyonsAHL) April 20, 2019
Players from both teams gathered on the ice as worry started to settle in. While Ness was carted off the ice, his teammates gathered around to show support.
Team worried about their leader and now @TheHersheyBears are without Aaron Ness. @TheSoundTigers fans show a lot of class as they watch. #HBH #HersheyBears #CalderCupPlayoffs @CapsOutsider pic.twitter.com/LV0bMErc2s
— Cory Lyons (@CoryLyonsAHL) April 20, 2019
Ness was sent to the Bridgeport hospital and received x-rays that same night. We are happy to report that Ness will be just fine! Here is the official statement from the Hershey Bears:
An update on Hershey Bears defender Aaron Ness (@Aaron_Ness) #HBH pic.twitter.com/HHipMZ7FK6
— Hershey Bears (@TheHersheyBears) April 20, 2019
