Top prospect of upcoming NHL Draft has been diagnosed with cancer
Russian forward Ivan Miroshnichenko is an 18-year-old prospect projected to go inside the Top 10 in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
In his mid-season rankings, TSN's Bob McKenzie had the left winger going as high as 6th overall during next summer's selection process.
Unfortunately, news broke out earlier today announcing that the young phenom has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of cancer.
Hodgkin's lymphoma — formerly known as Hodgkin's disease — is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of your immune system. It may affect people of any age, but is most common in people between 20 and 40 years old and those over 55 - www.mayoclinic.org
Miroschnichenko is currently receiving treatment in Germany and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Until more is known on his condition, no updates will be made in regards to his status for the 2022 Draft.
The young forward captained Russia at the latest Hlinka Gretzky Cup, finishing the tournament with four goals and five assists in five games played.
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