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curves2000 · 12-14-2016, 01:14 AM

Hi all,

I wasn't exactly sure which forum to post this so if it doesn't belong, mods please go ahead and move.

I came across this random article clicking around the internet on hockey related stuff and I am a bit surprised this event hasn't garnered more attention within the broader hockey community.

Long story short, a friend of Johnny's (Anthony Calabrese ) was the victim in a disgusting play during a game. The kid ended up breaking his neck and his spine but appears to be doing much better. According to Johnny's mother's twitter account, he's coming to Calgary to visit Johnny.

The interesting part of the article was that it was Johnny's dad's advice that might have potentially saved the kids life. Just an awful incident and I hope this guy makes a full recovery. Truth be told I am shocked more traumatic incidents involving paralysis and other life-altering injuries don't occur with more regularity. How often do guy's go flying across the ice with their skate blades within inches of another players neck or face?

The article and the short video can be found here.

http://pilotonline.com/sports/hockey...44f3ec52d.html

12-14-2016, 01:14 AM	#1
curves2000 First Line Centre Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Calgary, Canada Exp:	AHL Player breaks spine & neck, Johnny's dad's advice helped save his life Hi all, I wasn't exactly sure which forum to post this so if it doesn't belong, mods please go ahead and move. I came across this random article clicking around the internet on hockey related stuff and I am a bit surprised this event hasn't garnered more attention within the broader hockey community. Long story short, a friend of Johnny's (Anthony Calabrese ) was the victim in a disgusting play during a game. The kid ended up breaking his neck and his spine but appears to be doing much better. According to Johnny's mother's twitter account, he's coming to Calgary to visit Johnny. The interesting part of the article was that it was Johnny's dad's advice that might have potentially saved the kids life. Just an awful incident and I hope this guy makes a full recovery. Truth be told I am shocked more traumatic incidents involving paralysis and other life-altering injuries don't occur with more regularity. How often do guy's go flying across the ice with their skate blades within inches of another players neck or face? The article and the short video can be found here. http://pilotonline.com/sports/hockey...44f3ec52d.html Last edited by curves2000; 12-14-2016 at 03:13 AM.