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Yesterday, the United States took on Switzerland on the second day of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championship.
The Americans won the defensive duel 2-1, but what really caught the eye was Lane's younger brother Cole Hutson, who had to leave the game on a stretcher.
The young defenseman collapsed on the ice after receiving a shot to the side of the head midway through the second period.
A frightening scene as Cole Hutson was taken off on a stretcher after being struck by a puck against Switzerland.
pic.twitter.com/9qtnGxOgyY– Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) December 28, 2025
At the time, the scene was particularly disturbing.
Today, we learn in an article by Nicolas Cloutier published on TVA Sports that the moment was really intense for Hutson's friend Cole Eiserman.
The two players have known each other since the age of seven, and when Hutson fell to the ice, Eiserman immediately jumped onto the ice to check on his teammate.
This photo of Cole Eiserman comforting his friend and teammate Cole Hutson after he took a puck to the head is what sports is all about.
Glad to hear that Lane Hutson's brother was released from the hospital and rejoined Team USA
https://t.co/QI7iaEORDp pic.twitter.com/jBoGuu7zaw
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) December 28, 2025
At that point, hockey didn't matter and all that occupied his mind was that his friend was okay.
“I breathed again when I felt him squeeze my hand. I just wanted him to know that I'd be there for him, no matter what.”
Let's just say that while the American players all held their breath after the incident, it must have been a particularly worrying situation for Eiserman, who prayed for his friend's speedy return.
Fortunately, Hutson avoided the worst and was quickly discharged from hospital. He even joined his teammates for lunch after the game.
The young defender did not practice with his club today and will be re-evaluated daily, but could return to action before the end of the World Championship.
Cole Hutson did not practice today with Team USA; he is day to day.
“We hope we get him back very soon,” Bob Motzko said.
Team USA has two more preliminary round games, vs. Slovakia on Monday and vs. Sweden on Wednesday.
– Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 28, 2025
Hutson had a great first game with the Americans, notching two assists and a +5 rating in 24:20 minutes of play, and his return could help his club in the final stretch of the tournament.
Cole Hutson no look
pic.twitter.com/3hOIma7XKT
the Canadiens Muse (@Canadiens_Muse) December 27, 2025
Overtime
– It's still crazy.
Jacob Fowler coincidentally has the same record, same save percentage, same number of shots faced and goals allowed as Carey Price did in his first 5 career NHL games. pic.twitter.com/QCsfrMiIz1
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) December 28, 2025
– Hehe.
The likeable Tony Granato observes practice for the United States.
“Did I do a good job with Caufield? Uh, Caufield did a good job with me”
– Nicolas Cloutier (@NCloutierTVA) December 28, 2025
– Laval wins 4-2.
VICTORYEEEEEE pic.twitter.com/WU6MhOXAhl
– Laval Rocket (@RocketLaval) December 28, 2025
– Things are going well for the Sabres.
Buffalo is the team of the hour in the NHL.
https://t.co/nuGUKisSoU
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) December 28, 2025
– William Nylander on the sidelines.
Leafs' William Nylander out day-to-day https://t.co/FTQrDcmcQN
– Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) December 28, 2025
