Valentin Rodionov made 10 appearances for MHC Dynamo. On November 21st, he fainted on the bench after a line change and was rushed to hospital. What happened is unclear. Rodionov was reported to have hit his head on the ice during a fight. Some say he was hit hard in the boards and collapsed on the bench.
Rodionov had surgery due to cerebral edoema and a brain contusion (bruising). His team stated after the operation that his life was not in danger and that they would cover all medical expenses, so no fundraising was required.
