Shane Wright suffers horrible injury during AHL playoff game

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Tyler Ball
May 18, 2024 (5:55 PM)

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Top Seattle Kraken prospect Shane Wright suffered a frustrating and scary injury last night after a huge hit from Ontario Reign forward Hayden Hodgson in the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Shane Wright has been enjoying varied success in his first full season in the AHL. Last night that success came to a screeching halt after Shane Wright was plastered into the boards by Hayden Hodgson. The hit forced Shane Wright out of the game and has caused calls for the suspension of Hayden Hodgson.

Something to monitor: Shane Wright didn't finish the game after this dirty hit from Hayden Hodgson last night.

No word yet on Wright's injury status or supplemental discipline for Hodgson. #SEAKraken

Despite his injury Shane Wright's injury he still made a major impact on a win for the Coachella Valley Firebirds. In his limited time before being injured Shane Wright racked up 3 points.

The @Firebirds continue their winning streak, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series, with a standout three-point performance by the #SeaKraken 2022 first-rounder Shane Wright!

The Firebirds could close out the Reign in Game 3 with a win however they might have to do so without Shane Wright now. As the game comes closer there will be more updates on his status. Once those updates are made by the team we will pass them along to you.