Florida Panthers' left wing, Richard Zednik, has returned to the ice. Ordinarily, this news would not be a proclamation, as hockey season is soon to begin. However, in Zednik's case, the return is cause for celebration. Last season, during a game in Buffalo, Richard sustained a cut to his external carotid artery. It was a freak accident, with a teammate's skate blade inflicting the catastrophic slice. Buffalo General Hospital's chief of emergency medicine, Dr. Robert McCormack said, "He really came as close to dying as one could". The quick thinking of Zednik, who got up and raced toward the bench, along with the quick actions of the Panther's athletic trainer Dave Zenobi, and the Sabres' team doctor, Dr. Les Bisson, are what truly saved his life.
Yesterday, Zednik was back out on the ice getting ready for the 2008-2009 season. Other than the addition of a neck protector, nothing much has changed for Zednik; he says he feels comfortable and he's just looking forward to the season. So are we, Zed, so are we! Congratulations, and GO CATS!!!!
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