NHL Draft prospect Ivan Miroshnichenko diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma

2 years ago  /  Sportsnet

NHL Clubs were notified Tuesday that top 2022 NHL Draft prospect Ivan Miroshnichenko was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and will be taking time off from hockey. The positive news is that Miroshnichenko was told his diagnosis is the most common form of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and is curable. A certain high pick in the upcoming draft, he indicated his determination to return to the sport as soon as he can. An 18-year-old left winger from Ussuryisk, Russia, Miroshnichenko ranked ninth in Sportsnet's 2022 NHL Draft prospect rankings February edition. Miroshnichenko, Russia’s captain at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup last summer, has 10 goals and 16 points in 31 games this season....

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