The recipient of this check in teenage Ontario Jr. B hockey ended up in hospital in London where he underwent major facial reconstruction - a plate and mesh - and also suffered a concussion. Afterwards, the Strathroy Rockets player who delivered the check put his hands together and mocked the injured player "sleeping". He's been suspended indefinitely. Was this injury the fault of the player who delivered the check, the injured player for skating with his head down, or the league for not mandating full cages on helmets to protect the faces of kids who, most likely, will never play professionally?
Here's the link to the excellent Sarnia Observer story about the incident.
Here's the link to the excellent Sarnia Observer story about the incident.
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