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Johnson taken to hospital, but alert

Associated Press

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Johnson was carried off the ice on a stretcher after sliding headfirst into the end boards early in the second period of Tuesday night's game against the Detroit Red Wings. Johnson was taken to a nearby hospital for further observation, though a team spokesperson said he was alert and had full movement. "We were told in between periods that he's going to be OK," Canucks center Ryan Kesler said after the game. "You hate to see a frien ...

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