Fife Flyers confirm season-ending injury for key forward

The Canadian skater has been left with a torn cruciate ligament after a huge mid-ice hit in the game against Belfast Giants at Fife Ice Arena on October 29.

Todd Dutiaume, head coach, said the speedy forward was a huge loss to the team.

He said: "The extent of the injury means Shawn will be out for the remainder of the season and is tough news to swallow - bearing in mind that we were convinced this was not going to be a long term injury.

He added: "Shawn possesses qualities as a player that teams are always in search of. Losing him for the remainder of the season creates a hole in our offensive production that will desperately need to be filled, but even more importantly we miss his presence. He's a great guy and a well-respected team-mate."

Cameron was clearly in pain immediately after the hit which split the fanbase - some saying it was a clean check, others arguing it should have been a penalty.

The club had waited on the swelling going down to get the full result of scans, and the news was not positive.

Cameron is due to meet with orthopaedic surgeons this week to plan the next steps in his treatment, and he has the full support of the club as he comes to terms with the news his season is over.

Dutiaume said: “It was the worst possible outcome. We were disappointed at the thought of losing him for two weeks, and then this news came back. It very tough for Shawn take.

"Our main concern after he was injured was to get him seen by professionals and taken care off quickly, regardless of the outcome. We will do whatever it takes to support him on his recovery.

Cameron was emerging as a key forward in Fife’s line-up. He had caught the eye with some excellent early season performances and was the club’s second top points scorer in the Challenge Cup.

Dutiaume said: “It was not a stretch of the imagination to envisage Shawn putting up 30 goals this season. That leaves a big void in the line-up.”

The 26-year, from Sherbrooke, Quebec City ,joined Flyers on the back of two seasons with Greenville Swamp Rabbits in the ECHL.

He turned pro after four years starring with Rochester Institute of Technology.

As a junior, the player led the CCHL in goals and points in season 2015-16 icing with Cumberland Grads.

His two seasons with the Swamp Rabbits also saw him called to the AHL to ice with Utica Comets and Springfield Thunderbirds.