Hockey Player Placed In Hospital After Fight Leads To Scary Injury

A fight that erupted Tuesday during a Western Hockey League contest had fans completely stunned after one of the players involved took a fall to the ice that left a pool of blood and saw him suffer a seizure.

Playing at the major junior level (aged 16-20), the game was between the Seattle Thunderbirds and Tri-City Americans. During the game at Kennewick, Washington‘s Toyota Center, Tri-City’s Terrell Goldsmith and Seattle‘s Ashton Cumby ended up getting into a fight.

To start out the scrap, each player tossed massive punches at one another, and then Cumby started to get the leverage. At one point, Cumby got Goldsmith with a vicious knock, which saw the latter tumble to the ice. Immediately, officials broke up the brawl. (RELATED: Former NBA Star Oliver Miller Dead At 54 After Battle With Brain Cancer)

The severity of what was going on became clear pretty quick as Goldsmith was knocked out cold, with a pool of blood instantly surrounding him on the ice. A couple of Goldsmith’s teammates quickly took hold of their medical staff support person and raced to get her to Goldsmith.

You can watch the video of the incident here.

An update on Americans defenseman Terrell Goldsmith:

Terrell Goldsmith was released from hospital last night and is currently resting at home. He will continue to be monitored by the Americans medical staff. The Tri-City Americans sincerely thank everyone for their kind words… pic.twitter.com/8J0oTJbO56

— Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) March 13, 2025

It was reported by fans that Goldsmith had appeared to go into seizure.

The game was suspended following the incident and will be rescheduled.

The Americans issued a statement Wednesday on the condition of Goldsmith.

“Terrell Goldsmith remains in hospital this morning under observation,” read the statement, per Mail Online. “Upon arriving at the hospital last night, he was awake, responsive, and in good spirits. The Tri-City Americans appreciate the words of concern and support for Goldsmith. We will continue to update his status.”

“Goldsmith, a 19-year-old from British Columbia, was a fourth-round draft pick of the Utah Hockey Club in 2023 (back when they were known as the Arizona Coyotes).”