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Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko was pulled from Wednesday's game due to battling the flu and being dehydrated. There were no noticeable injuries, but Demko was replaced by Casey DeSmith. Demko had moments where he appeared less than 100% between whistles. Rick Tocchet, the coach, stated that Demko tried to battle through it but was pulled once he threw up in his mask. The decision to replace Demko was made in the third period.
Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko was pulled from Wednesday’s game after he “puked in his mask” https://t.co/uTTsdtOPa7
Tocchet said Demko left the game in the third period because he was dehydrated. #Canucks
Rick Tocchet says Thatcher Demko was pulled because he is battling the flu, was dehydrated and threw up in his mask
Thatcher Demko was dehydrated, battling the flu says Rick Tocchet. Tocchet said he tried to battle through it, but he pulled him once Demko threw up in his mask. #Canucks
DeSmith in for Demko. Starter didn't look hurt, but you wonder if it's because the flu bug has been going through the room. #Canucks
Thatcher Demko has left the game and Casey DeSmith is in. Wasn't anything noticeable injury wise, but the flu has been going around the #Canucks room. There have been moments between the whistles where Demko has looked less than 100%.