The game, I will as usual refer readers to my partner in crime Kissane http://ciachort.blogspot.com for a full report on all three frames. In short, the Wolves won in overtime after battling with a team they should have beaten handily by the end of the first period due to call ups by the Blackhawks. Nathan Oystrick scored a Gordie Howe Hat Trick, (a fight, goal and an assist, to the uninformed) his first of the season, atta boy may there be many more in your career.
Grant Lewis recently called up from Gwinett was knocked unconscious by a hard hit during the third period. I had a close, unobstructed view of the hit and from my angle it looked clean. However, there are differing opinions on this matter and from other angles there appears to be an elbow involved. Clean or cheap, I'll take this opportunity to climb on a nurses soap box momentarily and address the the sleeping giant. The Players Association has to publicly address the issue of head protection and concussions. At Traverse City I had the opportunity to speak to team physicians at length on the subject, it was illuminating. The NFL and the IHL (UHL) are in the early stages of addressing the problem. The use of improved mouth guards, helmets that really strap down or better helmets are being discussed among team and league medical professionals. It is time for these quiet talks to move from the locker rooms to the board rooms. The effects of post concussion syndrome last long after the cheering stops. These are our sons and daughters on the ice, lets look beyond the game we love to the health of children we love more.
I'll step down now, it is time to get psyched for the next game. Tonight at the Bradley Center against the Milwaukee Admirals. Now this one should be a ring tailed tooter!
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