Blackhawks Activate Goaltender Petr Mrazek from Injured Reserve
Goaltender Returns to Action After Rough Couple of Weeks
Petr Mrazek, the 32-year-old goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks, has been activated from injured reserve and is set to back up Arvid Soderblom for the team’s game against Seattle.
Injury and Illness
Mrazek departed a 4-2 loss to Winnipeg on December 7 with a left groin injury. The next day, he started to come down with the flu. “It’s a relief that it wasn’t anything serious,” Mrazek said. “I felt like I was just being more careful with it. In the past you stay in the net and you get it worse. Dealing with that and then with the flu, everything in one, was the thing. Just get through it and get back on track.”
Return to Action
Mrazek is 7-11-1 with a 2.83 goals-against average and.906 save percentage in 20 games. He has carried a heavy workload for Chicago over the past two seasons, but he said he didn’t think that contributed to the injury. “I’ve been dealing with a couple of things personally as well, travel a lot between Chicago and different cities,” he said. “So I think just everything came together. I felt like maybe just the body said it was enough, needed a mental break as well and get back on track now.”
Captain’s Perspective
Captain Nick Foligno said it was good to have the goaltender on the ice for the morning skate before the matchup with the Kraken. “He’s a big part of what we’re trying to do here, and he’s a great goalie,” he said. “To see him feeling good and back out is really important for our group. He brings a lot of energy.”
Conclusion
The return of Mrazek is a welcome development for the Blackhawks, who have struggled with goaltending this season. With Mrazek back in the fold, the team will be looking to him to provide stability and consistency in net.
FAQs
Q: What was the nature of Mrazek’s injury?
A: Mrazek suffered a left groin injury and also came down with the flu.
Q: How long was Mrazek out with the injury?
A: Mrazek was out for several weeks, but the exact duration of his injury was not disclosed.
Q: What is Mrazek’s record and statistics this season?
A: Mrazek is 7-11-1 with a 2.83 goals-against average and.906 save percentage in 20 games.
Q: What is the team’s outlook with Mrazek back in the lineup?
A: The return of Mrazek is a welcome development for the Blackhawks, who will be looking to him to provide stability and consistency in net.
