Brian McGrattan knocked unconscious by Daniel Maggio in AHL fight

Brian McGrattan.

A scary moment occurred Tuesday night in an AHL game when Brian McGrattan of the San Diego Gulls was knocked unconscious during a fight with Daniel Maggio of the San Antonio Rampage.

McGrattan was hit with a right hand before falling face-first to the ice.

He remained unconscious and had to be stretchered off.

The Gulls tweeted an update that the 34-year-old regained his consciousness and was alert with full movement in the hospital.

Here is video of the incident.

WARNING: This may be difficult to watch.

Before signing with the Anaheim Ducks organization, McGrattan played 317 games in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames and Nashville Predators.

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