Patch Poll: Should Body-Checking Be Allowed In Boys High School Hockey?
Benilde-St. Margaret's sophomore Jack Jablonski was paralyzed by a hit from behind, putting a renewed focus on checking rules in Minnesota high school hockey.
The severe injury suffered by Benilde-St. Margaret’s hockey player Jack Jablonski has the Minnesota hockey community taking a closer look at the role of body-checking in the sport. As reported by our sister Patch in St. Louis Park, Jablonski, a 16-year-old sophomore, was checked from behind and into the boards during a junior varsity game on Dec. 30 against Wayzata. The hit left Jablonski paralyzed. He had surgery on Wednesday at the Hennepin County Medical Center, and though family members said it was a "success," the prognosis is that Jablonski won't be able to walk or skate again. On Tuesday, the Minnesota State High School League sent a memo to all hockey coaches, referees and league officials reiterating the dangers of checking from …
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Cindy Lou Woo
4:11 am on Sunday, January 15, 2012
Wise words from a wise women!! Everyone who voted no to this should get a reality check, all the no's most likely came from one women anyways. more ›