Tigers confirm Craven will miss rest of season due to concussion
MEDICINE HAT, AB — Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman Joel Craven’s hockey career is likely over following a concussion he suffered earlier this month, according to Tigers head coach and general manager Shaun Clouston.
Craven was reported to have suffered an upper body injury in the Western Hockey League’s Weekly Report on Monday, which was listed as season-ending. Clouston confirmed on Thursday during a media availability that Craven suffered a concussion.
“I think it’s potentially career-ending,” he said. I really do. “I think that’s where Joel is at. I suppose there’s always an opportunity at some point in the future to change that, but I do believe that’s where Joel is at right now, that the risk is not worth it.”
Clouston says the concussion took place during the game against the Portland Winterhawks on February 10. Clouston says it is his third concussion he has suffered as a member of the Tigers in the past two years.