Russian hockey player loses sex life after puck strike in US
A 32-year-old Russian hockey player suffered a severe head injury during a game in Los Angeles when a puck struck his helmet, causing traumatic brain injury, memory and coordination issues, and loss of sexual function. His wife claims the injury ended their intimate relationship, and the couple is suing the helmet manufacturer and retailer for millions in damages.
Consensus
- The Russian hockey player is 32 years old.
- The incident occurred during a game in Los Angeles.
- The player was struck in the head by a puck.
- The player's helmet, made by a Canadian brand, cracked upon impact.
- The player sustained a traumatic brain injury, including a concussion, bruising, and lacerations.
- The player has lost the ability to work and has memory and coordination problems.
- The player is no longer able to engage in sexual activity with his wife.
- The wife claims the injury ended their intimate relationship and communication.
- The couple has filed a lawsuit against the helmet manufacturer and the store where it was purchased.
- The lawsuit alleges the helmet had a defect and failed to protect the player.
- The legal team estimates the damages at millions of dollars.
- The player and his wife moved to the U.S. from Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
Points of divergence
- The wife became a housekeeper in the U.S. without knowing English. — riamo
- The player is described as 'completely incapacitated' by his attorney. — vm
- The player's lawyer claims he became 'literally incapacitated'. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russian hockey player lost sex with wife after being hit in the head by a puck in the USA — РИАМО
- Russian hockey player loses sex due to hit by puck to head — Вести
- Shot: Russian hockey player became disabled in US due to fragile Canadian helmet — Вечерняя Москва