| Ice hockey player killed on the ice 16:51 - Oct 29 with 1927 views | onehunglow |
Just read that during Nottingham v Sheffield game this Saturday ,a Nottingham layer had his throat slot open by a skate .
I Can’t remember anything so horrific at a game.
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| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 17:09 - Oct 29 with 1900 views | Boundy |
There's a few images floating around , not something you want to see .How sad that something which brings pleasure to many has a tragic outcome RIP | |
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| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 18:03 - Oct 29 with 1859 views | Togg |
Heard this on the news today. Absolutely awful. Hate to see players of any sport badly injured or worse. I really think out of respect for the player who lost his life, his family and friends any graphic images should never be displayed in any form of media. So sad for this young man family and the poor other player involved. | | | |
| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 18:08 - Oct 29 with 1856 views | onehunglow |
29 and. Native of Minnesota .
Horrendous | |
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| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 19:47 - Oct 29 with 1818 views | majorraglan |
Been to a couple of ice hockey matches and really enjoyed.
This incident is absolutely awful. RIP. | | | |
| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 00:37 - Oct 30 with 1754 views | BarrySwan |
Played Ice hockey all over the UK in the lower British leagues and Rec for over 20 years and it's sickening to read of this terrible tragedy.
Normally a players skate would only be anywhere near another players head or neck if the affected player was falling or the other player had been checked causing his legs and body to be raised up to a much higher than normal height.
The skate blades which have two sharp edges on either boot are often sharpened before the game by the better players whilst poorer skating strappers such as myself wouldn't have them sharpened for weeks as sharper edges would be more likely to catch on the ice than duller edges although they'd still be fairly damaging if catching someone anywhere on the body I suppose.
You could certainly nick your finger if you ran it along a skate blade that had been sharpened in the last couple of weeks.
Whilst hockey players do wear a fair bit of protection there are plenty of fairly exposed areas on the body not covered.
Most of the protection consists of fairly minimal padding and thin plastic strips or cups to protect vulnerable chest, shins, elbows, knees or shoulder points against the puck or getting smashed into the boards or ice rather than thick michelin man type padding that many people think is the case.
I'm too sickened to watch the incident on the various sites online that apparently are showing it, I still remember seeing the Buffalo Sabres net minder who almost died a few years ago after being caught in the neck by a skate blade it was pretty horrific and he only survived because a top surgeon was watching in the crowd and dashed to help.
I seem to recall that one of the medics assisting at the game was ex forces with battlefield experience of similar horrendous injuries as well which helped.
I still can't believe that the netminders didn't even use face masks until well into the 1960's.
I started wearing one after seeing a guys eye socket just about explode after being hit by a puck in the warm up before a game ( pucks can travel 100mph plus ) but it didn't occur to me to use a neck guard, in fact I'd never even heard or seen such a piece of equipment for outfield players and can't remember ever seeing anyone wearing such a thing when I was playing.
What a terrible terrible accident.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends
[Post edited 30 Oct 2023 1:02]
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| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 09:30 - Oct 30 with 1678 views | onehunglow |
| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 00:37 - Oct 30 by BarrySwan |
Played Ice hockey all over the UK in the lower British leagues and Rec for over 20 years and it's sickening to read of this terrible tragedy.
Normally a players skate would only be anywhere near another players head or neck if the affected player was falling or the other player had been checked causing his legs and body to be raised up to a much higher than normal height.
The skate blades which have two sharp edges on either boot are often sharpened before the game by the better players whilst poorer skating strappers such as myself wouldn't have them sharpened for weeks as sharper edges would be more likely to catch on the ice than duller edges although they'd still be fairly damaging if catching someone anywhere on the body I suppose.
You could certainly nick your finger if you ran it along a skate blade that had been sharpened in the last couple of weeks.
Whilst hockey players do wear a fair bit of protection there are plenty of fairly exposed areas on the body not covered.
Most of the protection consists of fairly minimal padding and thin plastic strips or cups to protect vulnerable chest, shins, elbows, knees or shoulder points against the puck or getting smashed into the boards or ice rather than thick michelin man type padding that many people think is the case.
I'm too sickened to watch the incident on the various sites online that apparently are showing it, I still remember seeing the Buffalo Sabres net minder who almost died a few years ago after being caught in the neck by a skate blade it was pretty horrific and he only survived because a top surgeon was watching in the crowd and dashed to help.
I seem to recall that one of the medics assisting at the game was ex forces with battlefield experience of similar horrendous injuries as well which helped.
I still can't believe that the netminders didn't even use face masks until well into the 1960's.
I started wearing one after seeing a guys eye socket just about explode after being hit by a puck in the warm up before a game ( pucks can travel 100mph plus ) but it didn't occur to me to use a neck guard, in fact I'd never even heard or seen such a piece of equipment for outfield players and can't remember ever seeing anyone wearing such a thing when I was playing.
What a terrible terrible accident.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends
[Post edited 30 Oct 2023 1:02]
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Interesting and salutary post which shows how tough this sport is .
We were lucky to catch a game at the centre Bell a few years ago .
Beyond belief really but a Quebecois spoke to us and helped us with the rules .
Amazing really for such “ difficult” denizens | |
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| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 16:38 - Nov 14 with 1449 views | raynor94 |
A Man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter |  |
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| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 17:15 - Nov 14 with 1402 views | union_jack |
I’ve unfortunately seen the incident and although I know nothing about ice hockey, it looked like a very unfortunate accident. I won’t be looking at it again to confirm my thoughts though. |  |
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| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 19:04 - Nov 14 with 1360 views | onehunglow |
| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 17:15 - Nov 14 by union_jack |
I’ve unfortunately seen the incident and although I know nothing about ice hockey, it looked like a very unfortunate accident. I won’t be looking at it again to confirm my thoughts though. |
Not sure about that .
CPS have big decision | |
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| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 19:44 - Nov 14 with 1341 views | union_jack |
| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 19:04 - Nov 14 by onehunglow |
Not sure about that .
CPS have big decision |
Maybe, as I said I won’t look at it again but it happened so fast, the guy arrested seemed to be catapulted into the air.
Of course if CPS allow them to press charges they’ll believe there is enough evidence from the clip to get a result. I wonder if there is some history between the two that has been brought to light? | |
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| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 20:44 - Nov 14 with 1313 views | Togg |
| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 19:44 - Nov 14 by union_jack |
Maybe, as I said I won’t look at it again but it happened so fast, the guy arrested seemed to be catapulted into the air.
Of course if CPS allow them to press charges they’ll believe there is enough evidence from the clip to get a result. I wonder if there is some history between the two that has been brought to light? |
Not seen it don't want to see it. . Manslaughter that's a big call...could create a precedent in the sporting world. Many sports are potentially dangerous, it's easy sometimes to slow a clash down but in real time it can be very different. | | | |
| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 21:01 - Nov 14 with 1287 views | raynor94 |
| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 19:44 - Nov 14 by union_jack |
Maybe, as I said I won’t look at it again but it happened so fast, the guy arrested seemed to be catapulted into the air.
Of course if CPS allow them to press charges they’ll believe there is enough evidence from the clip to get a result. I wonder if there is some history between the two that has been brought to light? |
The following day on American television a coach said, he obviously didn't set out to kill him, but he did intend to foul him | |
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| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 23:37 - Nov 14 with 1198 views | KeithHaynes |
| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 19:04 - Nov 14 by onehunglow |
Not sure about that .
CPS have big decision |
I’m certain the manslaughter isn’t corporate, so their will be some evidence and the police state they have spoken to what they describe as ‘specialists’ obviously even though this isn’t sub judicata just yet, but if people wish to comment please be mindful. |  |
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| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 18:50 - Nov 15 with 1068 views | AnotherJohn |
If a charge of manslaughter goes ahead, one wonders what might happen in sports such as rugby. Although it is rare I believe there have been fatalities. Also culpability for life-changing injuries could become an issue.
P.S. The question of what happens in rugby prompted me to do a quick search and I see there was a 1994 case, where a defendant was found not guilty of manslaughter.
https://www.independent.co.uk/ [Post edited 15 Nov 2023 18:53]
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| Ice hockey player killed on the ice on 19:11 - Nov 15 with 1038 views | KeithHaynes |
From the investigation team.
“We know these communities will expect us to handle this investigation with the same professionalism, fairness and sensitivity as any other and request that members of the public refrain from comment and speculation which could hinder this process. Our thoughts remain with all affected by this devastating incident as inquiries continue.” | |
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