An event normally associated with optimism became the site of a scary scene Tuesday morning.

Michael Campoli, an undrafted invitee to the Buffalo Sabres' development camp, had to be stretchered off the ice after taking a hard hit from prospect William Carrier along the boards during a 3-on-3 tournament.

Players were sent to the dressing rooms while Campoli was attended to by medical personnel, according to NHL.com's Joe Yerdon.

Trainers stabilized Campoli's neck as he lay flat on the ice while waiting for EMTs to arrive. He was eventually removed on a stretcher and taken to the arena elevators, with Sabres general manager Tim Murray looking on.

The players were called back on the ice and play resumed after Campoli's departure.

The 18-year-old defenseman is committed to Boston College for next season. He played for three years in the U.S. National Team Development Program.

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