Vincent Trocheck provides update on scary leg injury in very emotional tweet

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Florida Panthers forward Vincent Trocheck suffered one of every hockey player’s worst nightmares on Monday when he broke his leg in a scary collision on Monday night. The 25-year-old got his leg tangled with Ottawa Senators forward Ryan Dzingel and remained helpless on the ice. After being stretchered out of the Canadian Tire Centre, Trocheck was taken to hospital where he eventually had successful surgery to repair his broken leg. Despite being out indefinitely, Trocheck seems to be in good spirits and took to twitter to express his gratitude for the support he’s received over the past few days.

Extremely grateful for all of the support and well wishes I’ve received over the last day or so. Can’t thank you all enough. Surgery was a success, and the road to recovery begins now. I’ll be back before you know it. Thanks, everyone, and go Cats @FlaPanthers
— VT3 (@trocheck_89) November 21, 2018

Here's what his fans had to say:

He’s the best folks.
— Doug Cifu (@Dougielarge) November 21, 2018

I wish I had his strength it tough when your chronic ilness is making thing worst. God bless you Vince...
— James Wiens (Team Defiance - TESL) (@Dragons_Quest) November 21, 2018

Thanks for sharing this. Good news. Speedy recovery. Pulling for you and YOU WILL BE MISSED! Looking forward to seeing you do your magic on ice soon.
— BarkovSelkeIn2019 🏆 (@MikeHockeyFanFl) November 21, 2018

Best wishes, and hope you have a speedy recovery! Godspeed back to the ice!
— fmsHockeyFan🏒🌴 ☀️ (@fmscoot23) November 21, 2018

Get well soon Vincent. We will win the cup for you
— Danny Sevilla (@SNESChalmers88) November 21, 2018

Remarkably, general manager Dale Tallon iterated his belief that Trocheck will be back this season.

#FlaPanthers forward Vincent Trocheck is out indefinitely following ankle surgery. Link to full release in bio.

A post shared by Florida Panthers (@flapanthers) on Nov 21, 2018 at 6:00am PST

In 18 games, the speedy forward has notched 3 goals and 11 assists in 14 games. It’ll be a long road to recovery, but hopefully hockey fans get to see the Pittsburgh native back on the ice at some point in the new year.

(H/T Vincent Trocheck)