Top NHL prospect Peyton Krebs suffers Achilles injury
Kootenay Ice player Peyton Krebs, and Calgary Hitmen player Dakota Krebs during WHL (Western Hockey League) hockey action in Calgary, Alta., on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.
Larry MacDougal / The Canadian PressThe Winnipeg ICE will be without their leading scorer for training camp and likely longer.
An ICE spokesperson confirmed to Global News that 18-year-old centre Peyton Krebs sustained an Achilles injury during an on-ice training session.
Krebs underwent successful surgery on Friday in Calgary and is expected to make a full recovery.
READ MORE: Winnipeg ICE announce development camp dates
The timeframe for his return will be closely monitored by the team’s medical staff.
Krebs was the projected 10th overall North American prospect in this year’s NHL Entry Draft, in the latest rankings released by NHL Central Scouting.
READ MORE: Krebs’ 3-point night powers Kootenay Ice over Saskatoon Blades
He led the ICE last season with 19 goals and 49 assists in 64 games played.
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