US suffer Komisarek blow

ByReuters

Published 04/02/2010 at 08:44 GMT

Toronto Maple defenseman Mike Komisarek will have season-ending shoulder surgery delivering another blow to the United States' medal hopes at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

Toronto Maple Leafs Mike Komisarek checks Philadelphia Flyers Scott Hartnell (R) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto

Image credit: Reuters

Komisarek is the second US defenseman in three days to be ruled out of the Olympics with the opening ceremonies less than two weeks away.

New Jersey's Paul Martin was ruled out on Monday, saying he had not fully recovered from a broken arm.

"Our team doctors have recommended this after a determined effort to rehab the injury without surgery," said Komisarek in a statement released by the Maple Leafs. "Having this done immediately is the right thing to do for the Leafs.

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"I am truly sorry that I will not be able to represent my country at the Olympics."

Komisarek has appeared in 34 games this season picking up three assists.

Follow the Winter Olympics 24/7 on British Eurosport (Sky 410 / Virgin 521) and EurosportHD (Sky 412) British Eurosport channels are streamed online via the Eurosport Player.

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