Wolves win, progress on to round 3, Jordan Hendry returns to ice!

Due to the importance of both stories out of last nights game they will be subjects of different pieces.

Jordan Hendry Returns to the Ice!

Whether the team and owners know it or not there is a community of nurses, EMTs, Paramedics and the like in the stands that watch the injury reports and rejoice when an injured player returns to the ice. Last night we were dancing, Rockford's Jordan Hendry, a young man who suffered a fractured skull and facial injuries last month was on the ice playing with fire in his eyes and looking great.

Jordan, if your eyes ever see this know there were many prayers answered last night, seeing you skate was in many ways sweeter than the Wolves win. It is with so much pleasure I can post the following images of Jordan Hendry contributing to the Ice Hogs strong 60 minute effort last night.



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Jordan Hendry IceHog, will he be back before next season?

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Last Sunday (04/13/2008) Rockford IceHog and Chicago BlackHawk Jordah Hendry suffered a fractured skull, nose and facial lacerations in a high sticking incident on Rockford ice. I say incident because it was unintentional contact from a member of his own team. The high stick hit Hendry removing his helmet, knocking him unconscious, ending in a full "face plant" on the ice. The following link shows the EMT/Paramedics responding and his removal from the ice. I will caution you it is disturbing footage and even as a nurse I found the images upsetting.

http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff61/icehogsbc/?action=view¤t=Hendry.fl

On Monday Hendry underwent surgery where a plate was placed in his forehead to repair a fractured skull. Hockey is a rough sport, unintentional acts can and do have long reaching repercussions. We can only hope that young Jordan Hendry returns to a normal active life in and out of the sport we love.

The above image was captured at the last Wolves/Hogs game, I love it because it shows his determination and focus. He will need both qualities in the coming weeks and months in his recovery. Godspeed, Jordan, many of us are pulling for you.

End of the "regular season" now the real fun begins...

Last night the Chicago Wolves ended their Western Conference Championship season on a high note, by defeating the Peoria Rivermen they ended the season with 109 points, atop the conference and 11 points ahead of the 2nd place Rockford Ice Hogs. The second season begins Wednesday night in Chicago against our old rivals the Milwaukee Admirals.(game two Friday) Somehow without coach Claude Noel it doesn't fee the same. However, if Wolves fans have learned one thing about the Admirals it's to never take them for granted, especially if they have a healthy Pekka Rinne, one of the best goalies in the AHL. Unlike last years surprising sweep of the Admirals expect to see this series go 5-7 games, these guys want revenge.

In Rockford they will be facing the Houston Aeros on Thursday and Saturday night. The Hogs will be looking for a win against tough team without Jordan Hendry one of their heavy hitters and hot Black Hawks prospect. Last night Hendry was injured in a freak accident when a team mate's stick struck him under the visor knocking him unconscious. Falling face first on the ice he suffered multiple facial injuries including lacerations to his fore head and upper lip and avulsed teeth. Although responsive and talking by the time he arrived at the hospital the degree of his concussion has yet to be determined. We can only hope that this promising young man makes a full and speedy recovery.

But enough of the words, lets return to the music and what I do best... some images of the Wolves/Rivermen game!



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