A very scary thing happened at the Sabres game this evening. It brought back horrible memories of a similar incident with our goalie, Clint Malarchuk, that happened years ago. He is alive and well today Thank God.
Midway through the third period, Olli Jokinen of the Florida Panthers was checked and was on his way to the ice when is leg went awkwardly up in the air catching his teammate Richard Zednik in the neck. He was cut, and bled profusely. He rushed to the bench as medical staff and trainers came to his aide.
After several minutes it was announced he was in stable condition and on his way to the hospital. The fans gave him a standing ovation, and it was decided the game would continue. That, after they cleaned the ice.
For those who want to watch here is the link. Zednik Fair warning there is lots of blood on the ice, and why I didn't insert in my entry.
Currently Zednik is in surgery in a Buffalo Hospital. Please say a prayer and good wishes that he will come of this ok. Thanks
25 comments:
Donna, sending up prayers for Richard, Hugs Lisa
Amazing Donna ....thoughts and prayers for this player
... I have played hockey and fortunately, I was never on ice or seen an injury like that in person ... scary stuff, especially when you think how much you take for granted that it won't happen to you ...
... there also seems to be a different kind of kinship with hockey players ... not that football players don't have it, but certainly not to the same extent as hockey players ... the sacrifice and effort it takes to be a hockey player is a humbling experience, where as football players are celebrated in an outsized way ... I don't 'feel' the same when I hear a malady that befell a football player like I do when it happens to a hockey player ...
... no, I didn't watch it ... I am sure I will have to turn away on SportCenter when it is on ...
sending up prayers. (((((((hugs)))))))
Love,
Cindy
Wow, Donna... This is very scary indeed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Richard and his family, as well as his teammates. I can't imagine what they're all going through.
Hugs,
Chelle
Oh my!
I didn't watch...just not in the mood to see blood right now.
But I certainly hope he's okay!
XOXO,
bridgett
Oh how awful....I'll certainly say a prayer.
Pooh Hugs,
Linda
OMG.....that was terrible to watch! Prayers on the way!
Hugs,
Gina
Boy, some of the sports we love can be so dangerous for the players. I hope is OK. You will have to let us know.
Hugs, Joyce
wow- tragic accident- Im so glad hes gonna be ok and his wife is getting chartered in-will say a prayer here---that could have been fatal! sooo glad he's getting good fast medical care -that must have been so scary to watch..will say a prayer he comes out ok--hugs-carolina
ty for the clip--it happened soo fast!
No way am I going to watch that -- blood makes me flip out when it's real. I can watch splattery horror movies all night, but the actual stuff....NO!
hugs,
Russ
Donna
Praying for the recovery of Richard Zednik. How unfortunate! Sorry you had to go out in that cold wind yesterday. Brrrr. I know you will have fun planning with the girls the weekend of the 22nd. Hope your sister is okay until her operation.
Sam
how scary!!! i hope he is ok! Please keep us up to date on how he is doing.
Love,lisa
Hope he is okay and doing well this am.
Did go and have a look........... poor guy. I wonder if they will relook at the type of headgear the guys wear after this. Hmmmm not sure if you could get anything that would protect the neck though.
Hope he makes a sppedy recovery
hugs Jayne
I was just reading the headlines about that! OMG! That must have been just horrific for everyone....
~Meg
oh my gosh how scary! I am glad he is ok!
~~~Make it a Great Day~~~
Sharon
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I saw the story this morning on my homepage and immediately thought of you watching the game....Gosh...that is scary. I will say a prayer for him and his....
Michele
Too scary- My prayers will go up. Take care of you,
Katie
OW! I was kicked in the face with a roller skate one time and that hurt like hell! I could only imagine with an ice skate! I am so glad he is okay, that could have been fatal. -Missy http://journals.aol.com/ma24179/MISSYZSTUFF
This sounds so scary I can't go to the link.... I have to pray everytime my boys are playing sports or my daughter.... so many things can happen. Of course I don't want to hold them back, but it is hard being a mom just the same. I hope his mom was not watching.
Lisa
My husband saw this on the news and told me about it. Hope he will be okay...doing some catching up....hugs and love,
Joyce
I cried because I am a big fan of zedniks and this is the 2nd time he has had to be taken to the hospital during a game..:(!!
Your buffalo sabres and Lindy Ruff should be commended for their professionalism during all of this!!!!
Still catching up Donna.
Gosh!! What a horrible thing to happen.
Praying he recovers quickly.
Carolxx
Just watched the report, very upsetting for me, it must have been horrific for people in the crowd.
Sending prayers for his teamate whose skate it was. He must be devastated.
Hope all is well.
Carolxx
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