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Eddie Lack gets injured, both teams gather around in respect
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Eddie Lack was crashed into and seriously injured by a Detroit player on a game ending goal. Both teams remained on the ice as he was tended to and stretchered off the ice, even though the game was over and some fans were clearing out. This just happened so there isn't much detail on the severity of his injury, but he did give the crowd a thumbs up from the stretcher. Under such unfortunate circumstances, I thought this moment was quite something. Classy move by everyone involved. Get better Eddie!
fiera
We had the game on, missed what happened. Came back to see this on screen. They didn't replay it happening. Was happy to hear he's alright.
antifolkhero
Kings fan here. Classy move by both teams here.
islander311
Damn I love eddie, he has such an infectious smile.
JunkDr4w3r
Eddie Lack is a cool dude - hope he's gonna be okay.
Lvl28Larvitar
Yeah, his neck really snapped back, I hope to hear good news
JunkDr4w3r
He just posted on the twitters - looks like he's A-OK and heading home from the hospital
avendarius
Hockey players are the true gentlemen of sport. Class for days
Obnoxor
I loved watching Eddie play in Vancouver. I hope he recovers fully and quickly
valiantaesir
Hockey people are the best people.
misterdode
Hope for speedy recovery. LGRW!
golem501
This is so much better than stupid soccer where they'll kick each other into the hospital.
shiyal
But most of the "hits' are taken by faking fakers who faking fake such fake ass hits it's almost funny. Well at least the gifs say so...
golem501
They are not wrong... Now cyclists, Rugby players etc... those will go on... nah it's just a broken collar bone, I can cycle another 50 km
Jrsdog88
how many wings fans on here? LGRW
audi5000
Here, but disappointed.
UmbralEntity
Clint Malarchuk 0:24 in https://youtu.be/plvKlnguJVE
Affray
As far as I remember that injury lead to some insomnia/drinking/depression issues and he tried to kill himself a few times. Dark shit.
Lagbeard
Good sportsmanship
Back2theFUPA
Watched this happen live at the restaurant I work at and the whole place fell dead silent.
danieellt
You can find here a short video about the collision! http://www.si.com/nhl/2017/03/27/hurricanes-eddie-lack-injury-update
Rapitor
This is hockey.
chandleranswers
No! THIS IS PATRICK!
hitlershairydick
Y U HEF 2 B MED?
cbjfan
Is only game
SonOfKazar
Ol' time hockey!
yuyufan43
Actually, I'm Hockey. Literally. It's a last name too. lol. ;P
sheapet
And the best game you can name
easybrz
The good old hockey game
TorSverre
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
iLikeHockey
I like hockey
bcd051
Checks out
IonlythinkIhaveproblems
Ice hockey?
BrianDeBrain
Dammit you stole my line.
SgtMichaelCross
Knock it off.
IonlythinkIhaveproblems
But what type of hockey are you referring to?
IRAteThiNgs
Hockey is the toughest sport with the most respect, when called for, out of any sport, for the opposing side. Hope Eddie is ok
SFCrawNik
He's paralyzed from the neck down, nothing to worry about he's a hockey player. He'll be playing in the next game.
SFCrawNik
But on a serious note, nobody wants to see any player in any sport get hurt. Hope he's ok.
jo136942
Did you ever see the player that got a skate across his neck and blood spurted onto ice? Luckily, the team guys plugged bleeding...
jo136942
https://youtu.be/MnekXRy2_HU
jo136942
Clint Malarchuk
jo136942
Malarchuk's life was saved due to quick action by the team's athletic trainer, Jim Pizzutelli, an Army combat medic who served in Vietnam.
jo136942
He gripped Malarchuk's neck and pinched off the blood vessel, not letting go until doctors arrived to begin stabilizing the wound.
jo136942
The team doctor led the pair off the ice then applied extreme pressure by kneeling on his collarbone—a procedure designed to produce a low b
caughtyoulookin
Did he die
fiera
I am proud to be a Wings fan because they typically have some of the best sportsmanship in the game.
canonlyturnright
Ice hockey seems to be like Rugby Union. Hard brutal sports played by gentlemen. Well not all but you get it point
KharnApproves
I'm a huge football (American) fan, but yeah, hockey and rugby tend to have way better sportsmanship.
DoublevBomb
I much prefer Rugby,
letsstealahouse
Yeah, except there are also razor sharp blades involved, too.
GrabEmByTheEmbassy
And is the only contact sport not played on turf. Ice doesn't have a lot of give.
letsstealahouse
Yeah, but blades that sharp doesn't require much give... As is seen time and time again.
canonlyturnright
All very good points people, but Ra Ra player wear a jumper, shorts and the occasional esky lid for protection only.
Counterfit
Boards do, thankfully
fuckinusername
As a hockey fan, I am proud of this
ZeOberon
But this is ice hockey, bot hockey...
McJersey
As a fan and former player this is what you do
Koshunae
Hockey is like having a bunch of brothers. You have to win, and sometimes you beat the shit out of each other, but at the end of the day
Koshunae
Youre still brothers.
circlebreaker
*quietly sips can of maple syrup*
GrabEmByTheEmbassy
Cans are for city dwellers. It's cheaper by the jug.
circlebreaker
Sure, but I can drop the can into a tied-up shirt and club burglars with it
laiskamato
As a hockey-hater, i'm still proud of this. And getting to appreciate that it's only in the sports where ppl can still feel sublime 1/2
laiskamato
emotions like pride or overwhelming frustration without being branded as naive or somehow toxic. 2/2
metalfoto
+1. That was such a great moment, respect, brotherhood.
DARfuckinROCKS
Makes me proud to call myself a hockey player.
Cuziik
Don't you think there is too much protection in hockey? What about trying a real sport?
DARfuckinROCKS
https://imgur.com/MYkmEpk too much protection?
Cuziik
Not my fault you smoke too much crack.
RogueToad
Even though there's a lot of fighting in hockey, opposing teams seem to have a lot of respect for each other
Tirak117
Ah, the old, "Keep goin eh, we're fightin' too"
CrimeThinker
Maybe "because" instead of "even though?"
IonlythinkIhaveproblems
Ice hockey?
Nobodydoesntnotlikesarahlee
I love this comment but nobody seems to get that it's a reference to Daniel Radcliffe saying that's how to make Canadians angry.
IonlythinkIhaveproblems
Thank you
cat7e
The picture makes it clear that it's about ice hockey. But there is also field hockey and it's played e.g. in the summer Olympics.
cat7e
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_hockey
ThatOneGuyWhoDoesntGetTheJoke
Why are you replying to every comment saying "ice hockey?"
IonlythinkIhaveproblems
People keep just saying hockey, I'm confused about which hockey they are talking about.
morgan0073
There is only one kind of hockey. And then there's the s*** that f****** do on their spare time.
IonlythinkIhaveproblems
Isn't there a horse hockey too? They have jockeys and that rhymes with hockey.
ThatOneGuyWhoDoesntGetTheJoke
ITS JUST ICE HOCKEY THAT IS WHAT THE POST IS ABOUT
IonlythinkIhaveproblems
Hey. It never says the two words ice and hockey together. Could just be a cold field for all I know. So it is hockey played on ice?
thetacosavior
It's why I love hockey. Players can be classy as fuck. Except the Canucks, fuck those hoes.
Gianttesticlemonster
Cgy fan here. Right there with ya cowboy!
Corpmediocre
From CGY, and I'm sorry for finding your two downvotes funny
Frozar
The funniest thing is that Canuck fans are usually the biggest critics of the Canucks. Most wishy washy fan base ever.
BuckeyeRandy
I thought Chicago fan was the worst, right next to Avs fan
Gravitysucks
HAH. The Canucks and especially the Sedins are some of the classiest players to ever hold a stick. Get your facts straight, sir.
mcjesusxDDDDDD
Yes I would have to agree
TheGreyGryphon
Canucks fans burn down their entire f****** City when they lose
thisisnotrightatall
Bruins fans, majority of them are straight up classless. Celebrate dirty play, happy when other team is hurt, slightly racist, thugs.
SXRO
Nobody likes the sedins
Gianttesticlemonster
gif where the hockey brawl is going on and the guys put their arms around one another to watch. That is to say, fuck the sedins! Cheers guy!
hurrdurr69
...why?
SXRO
Can't win a cup
hurrdurr69
Why would that make you not like them?
thetacosavior
Two sedins and no cup lol
dartron5000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKRYqMRIuOg Heres video of what happened for those interested.
SpecimenSpiff
I was, thanks.
RockSteadyGo
https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/goosebumps.gif
RockSteadyGo
I am. Thanks.
MrAsianGuy90
damn... this is a real mans sport!
Lvl28Larvitar
The NHL just released an update saying he has full feeling in his extremities. Will continue to update as info becomes available
zipfel73m
wohoooooo! drinks to that!!!!
Lvl28Larvitar
Officially diagnosed with a neck strain. It could have been much worse so this good news
Tyrannotron
Thats great news, it's scary when these things happen.
usernamesarestressful
He was just released from the hospital with a neck strain
Neogreenyew
did he break some vertibrae or something?
Gorillionare
Make these edits on your original post.
KarlderMarder
Well, here in germany in the playoffs, they cut a players ear into half by a slapshot... after hospital, he returned and wanted to continue
Therealpaulwatson
Two totally different injuries, but bad ass all the same. Similar things happen in the NHL as well
jcraig919
He's ok and is heading home tonight
itsybitsyspider
Source?
Primotimewaster
Whew! Good news
NerdvanaNC
Which extremity would he have thought of first I wonder...
VoIdemort
I'm glad he's okay, but Real Talk, Larvitar is my favorite Pokemon.
Lvl28Larvitar
+1 for you lol
StrippinDots
Pssh, tyranitar
Hellstorm99
Red wings are one of only a few things good about Detroit. Sad to say.
Perkeleenretku
How about the Robocop?
AmazingBilldo
Red Wings, Tigers, Greek Town, DIA.... there is actually a ton of good stuff about Detroit.
BlueberryAlarmclock
Uhhhh Motown.
aPartyWherePeopleWeeOnEachOther
You most likely have never been to Detroit...
Hellstorm99
Correct, but by these comments alone I have learned a fair amount about the place people from Detroit are proud of. :)
JayEnfield
HE NEEDS MOUSE BITES TO LIVE
PlumpWhack
This vexes me
ArmyteCel
You need hygiene drug. Also I have not spoken in a while
ImaginaryMamboNumber5
Did they try the medicine drug?
respek
Only idiots try the medicine drug, you are an idiot
sometimesisleepatnight
I too am in this episode
T3CHN0CR4T
This vexes me
jcraig919
psutt97
Eddie is a great guy. Great to see he's ok. Hopefully he didn't get a concussion as that would be his third this season.
jcraig919
Yeah and what really sucks is that he has been playing great lately. But I hope he is ok.
psutt97
He might be back this weekend. But I don't think he'll start with Ward playing well
jcraig919
A neck strain is what they are ruling it
Lvl28Larvitar
Saw this this morning! Still not quite sure what's wrong, but this is good news, thanks @jcraig919 for the update
jcraig919
I think it was more of a precautionary measure. He's had two concussions this season, so he's had it pretty rough.
Lvl28Larvitar
Yeah I agree, it was a scary scene nevertheless, he got hit pretty hard. Good to see he's doing alright
Sophie1998
I want a taco bed :(
film42
Hammock
jcraig919
I'm pretty sure we all do too.
sundaymondayhippyday
JumpedtheGun
"Long live Snow."? Is that what he's saying?
sundaymondayhippyday
Yep!
dartron5000
go leafs go more likely.
ValhallaAwaits
"Go Leafs Go!" is what he is saying. Clearly he does, in fact, know nothing.
RagnarTheBold27
I guess Valhalla awaits for him?
JumpedtheGun
Ah! Seems I don't know much, either. Although, I don't watch much hockey.
lookatmycat
Glad to see my Red Wings showing so much respect for their opponents.
audi5000
Truth. But disappointing season.
HailHarbaugh
As long as the opponent isn't the Colorado Avalanche
lookatmycat
Yeah, fuck them
bryanew710
Hockey players is good people.
IonlythinkIhaveproblems
Ice hockey players?
Sstevens5
Grew up with a few pro players kids. We've been told some stories that would make you rethink that haha
Matriikohzey
Well I want to fucking hear them now Lysdexic. It'd be a shame if someone made you skcuymkokc
bryanew710
There is that, of course.
DoublevBomb
That is the message the brutal fistfights, overly aggressive checking and other such conduct sends.
bryanew710
Difference is--unlike athletes in other contact sports--most of them are able to leave that on the ice. They're doing a job.
cleverbeans
That's nonsense. Hockey players aren't special, they're just like other professional athletes and come with the same trappings.
bryanew710
I guess you could say my expectations are a LOT lowered.
bryanew710
*shrug* After hearing years and years of stories of football players getting in fights at nightclubs, these guys are tame.
bryanew710
PARTIALLY.
bryanew710
Now that I think about it, the amount of money it takes to make the NHL as opposed to the NFL partially weeds out the riff-raff.
bryanew710
Also, for every Evander Kane, there's a PK Subban.
wingnutie
LGRW!!!
Plumbus
Pretty obvious Lack was trying to draw a goaltender interference call on a game winning goal. Can't blame him, but I knew he was fine.
xxcellardoorxx
*clap clap clapclapclap*
BuckeyeRandy
Need to rebuild before they move to the pizza palace
Merrak
That won't happen with Holland in the front office.
villlllle
Straight into the lottery lol!
Merrak
After this season, anything is better than "Playoff year #26"
villlllle
It's remarkable they're against the cap with the shitty team they have.
Plumbus
Wings had something like 250+ man-games lost to injury. Bad luck.
villlllle
They have like zero first line players.
Rainbowdieahrrea
LC Arena sounds better than Little Cesesr arena. Should of named it Gordon Howe Arena though.
wingnutie
I completely agree.
voodoopirate
It will never replace the Joe. If we're stuck with the name we should at least refer to it as the "dough" Joe.
Plumbus
Pizzarena.
DigitalGuru42
I agree, but w/the Gordie Howe International crossing opening soon it might be a little too much Gordie (if possible). I liked Yzerman Arena
DigitalGuru42
But doubted they would name it after someone who's still active in the hockey world and is associated now with a different team.
Rainbowdieahrrea
Yeah true, very true.
punchlineguy
At least he didn't get his throat slit
ItalianSteak
OHGODNODON'T
asm80dfa8sdfj
The people there were classy as well
WallpaperProblems
Why did you remind me... *Flashbacks from the video*
XaviersSnakeArm
Context? My non hockey-fan friend that I totally have doesn't understand.
punchlineguy
A famous hockey player I forgot his name got his throat slit by another players skates there is a video of it he didn't die remarkabley
MoistlyMoistenedMoistness
Clint Malarchuk.
punchlineguy
Yes that's it
johnny2hats
AA was checked into Lack by his own defender. It was clearly an accident. What we don't need is people maliciously slashing fingers off
CommanderWilliamTRiker
Bitch Boy Crosby
WindmillandLordsKissExpert
Watch 10 minutes of an NHL game closely and you'll see plenty of hacks like that..
Daveeede
https://twitter.com/mike_p_johnson/status/845454086984077312
DoublevBomb
"For the love of the game!" the two players shouted, before beating enough blood out of one another that both slowly exsanguinated.
AmazingBilldo
+ 1 for "Exsanguinated" LOL
springmom
Crosby should have been suspended for several games over that. Not even a 2 minute penalty. The other guy's finger is shattered. SMDH
cbpolo22
fudgesickle
The Crosby incident was a freak accident. It was not a vicious slash.
justabip
I don't watch hockey who's Crosby?
fudgesickle
Hockey player, captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins and arguably one of top 3 players in the world.
justabip
Ok thank you.
CrazyCanuck150
Indeed, it was a slash on the hands, happens all the time, Crosby just happened to get in the one part of the glove with no protection
CrazyCanuck150
It would be like if a guy gets tripped up and gets a concussion, freak accident
LavaAxe
Thanks for the input, random pens fan.
fudgesickle
You are welcome. Though I'm not a Pens fan, just a hockey fan (first).
MageFace
*adds The Crosby incident" to my growing list of Google searches*
gRizzletheMagi
Not sure why you got down voted, bud. Both teams were acting irrational that night.
kmikl
That sort of thing is becoming more common, and Crosby's reaction was to blame the victim, which just makes him easier to paste a few times.
DrKriegersClone
If the NHL isn't going to touch him for severing a dude's finger, I sincerely hope some other team calls up a goon to cripple him.
fudgesickle
Everybody has their own opinions. Makes the world go round.
gRizzletheMagi
Well yeah but the "opinion" was he did it on purpose. He meant to slash him, not slice his finger off.
fudgesickle
You're preaching to the converted.
BadPuttyTat
I'd agree, if he didn't have a history of slashing, but he does. The night before he did the same thing. It was a purposeful slash
fivefingersnothumbs
"the Next Great One" riiiiiiight Talented player, but a fucking dirtbag as well.
BadPuttyTat
Exactly! And a dirty player because he knows he can get away with it cause of the "next great one" title, smh
DamienDabz
Fuck Crosby!!!!!
Agent36DD
Exactly what I was about to say
Gianttesticlemonster
He gets away with so much shit, whether its slashes, high sticks or goalie interference (all 3 in past 2 weeks) just cuz he's 87.
McJersey
Affray
Just disgraceful. The elderly shouldn't get away with that shit just because of their age.
cbjfan
Don't forget the spear to Ryan O'Reilly's nuts
ByTheLightOfTheMoon
When Crosby retires from hockey he'll have a career in the MLS to look forward to because he's so good at flopping and faking.
DamienDabz
Gold!