Sabres prospect stretchered off ice after development camp hit

Buffalo Sabres development camp invite Michael Campoli was stretchered off the ice after being hit into the boards by William Carrier during a 3-on-3 drill.

According to Buffalo Hockey Beat, the 18-year-old Campoli tried to skate off the ice before falling down and then staying motionless for 20 minutes.

The Sabres invited Campoli, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound defenseman, from the U.S. National Under-18 Team. He is committed to play college hockey at Boston College.

Sabres general manager Tim Murray indicated Campoli was aware of his surroundings and had some movement.

“He was obviously speaking and joking a little bit and he was moving his extremities a little bit,” Murray said.

Both Murray and Carrier said they believed it was a clean check on Campoli.

“I think he just lost balance,” Carrier said. “I think he went backwards. I think he hit his head, tried to get up and hit his head again.”

UPDATE: The Sabres said Campoli has been released from the hospital and is “doing well.” Campoli thanked people for the well wishes.

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