Top European Hockey Federation President Injures Hockey-Playing Son in Hunting Trip Gone Horribly Wrong

A hunting trip involving the President of the Italian Ice Hockey Federation and his son, who plays professionally, ended when the son had to be rushed to hospital

When you're on a hunting trip, it's always important to know what you're aiming at before pulling the trigger. The President of the Italian Ice Hockey Federation learned that the hard way after injuring his son while the two were out hunting recently.

According to Expressen, Andrea Gios and son Gregrio when deep into the woods for a recent hunting trip. It ended when It ended when the Federation President discharged his firearm and hit his 25-year-old son.

Despite reports that he was hit all over his body, Gregrio Gios managed to escape the incident with no major injuries. His father says it will take some time before he's back on the ice.

Gregrio Gios plays for Asiago of the ICE league, which is based in Austria and is comprised of teams from that country, Hungary, Slovenia, and Italy. The 25-year-old has also played in several international matches for his home country.

It's a terrible thing to have happen, and I can completely understand Andrea Gios' view that he doesn't want to relive the incident by talking about it. It's great to hear that Gregrio Gios was not seriously injured. He's a very lucky guy in that regard.

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