US EditionSharks forward says he’s ‘fine’ after scary on-ice incident in Czechia
- San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund, 22, sustained a significant laceration on or close to his left hand or wrist during Sweden's exhibition match against Czechia in Brno on May 3, 2025.
- The injury occurred when Eklund checked Filip Hronek, whose skate accidentally struck Eklund's hand, leading to immediate treatment on the bench and transport to a local hospital.
- Eklund shared an Instagram story showing his injury wrapped in substantial bandages, reassuring fans with the message, "Everything is fine, thanks for all the support," while Sweden coach Sam Hallam described the situation as "scary."
- Agent Todd Diamond indicated that the cut probably did not damage tendons or nerves, but the injury is expected to prevent Eklund from participating in the IIHF World Championships, which will be held in his native Stockholm.
- Eklund was the Sharks' second-leading scorer last season with 58 points in 77 games and had been eager to represent Sweden for the first time at the World Championships, with hopes to join next year's roster.
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Sharks forward says he’s ‘fine’ after scary on-ice incident in Czechia
San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund said everything was ‘fine’ late Saturday after he appeared to sustain a serious cut on or near his left hand or wrist in Team Sweden’s exhibition game against Czechia in Brno. Eklund was checking Filip Hronek along the boards inside the Czechia zone when Hronek’s skate came up and caught Eklund in the hand/wrist area. Eklund immediately covered up the cut and quickly skated to Sweden’s bench to receive trea…
Young Swede to miss home World Cup after Hronko's skate cuts his wrist
He was really scared. And no one could be surprised. In Saturday's match at the Czech Games, he fought with Filip Hronk at the board, whose skate flew into the air. Unfortunately, the blade cut William Eklund in the wrist. The threatening moment ultimately has an unpleasant aftereffect, as the Swedish forward will miss his first participation in the World Championship because of it.
Sharks' William Eklund Undergoes Surgery, Will Miss World Championship
Team Sweden had a scary start to their pre-tournament friendlies ahead of the World Championship, when top forward William Eklund has his wrist cut by a skate blade. Eklund very quickly left the ice and received medical attention. Shortly after, his agent, Todd Diamond, told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey News that Eklund was in stable condition and that the cut seemed to avoid any major tendons or nerves. Now, Diamond has also told Peng that Ekl…
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