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UNLV Hockey assistant hockey coach expected to make full recovery

Assistant coach for the UNLV hockey team Nick Robone is recovering from surgery after being shot Sunday night at the Route 91 festival. He is expected to make a full recovery.

A bullet struck Robone in the chest and narrowly missed his lung, a statement from the team says. The statement goes on to say that his lung was not punctured, though it was bruised by the bullet.

Nick Robone. Screenshot from GoFundMe

Robone posted a statement to his Twitter Tuesday:

“Hey all! I wanted to thank everyone for their kind words, love, and generosity.