Not often... I do remember a coach missing a game or two because of it in the last couple years. Cant remember the name.How often does this happen?
post #3?? is there an actual video showing it happening instead of a second after it hit him?
post #3
?? my post #3 starts with puck flying away after the impact.
oh well...
?? my post #3 starts with puck flying away after the impact.
oh well...
This happens once in a blue moon.How long before benches are protected better and/or everyone on the bench has to have some sort of facial protection?
Holy shit really? That sucks for Poile. When did this happen?David Poile lost sight in one eye from a Shea Weber puck...
Holy **** really? That sucks for Poile. When did this happen?
Preds' Poile sees success in year after eye injuryHoly **** really? That sucks for Poile. When did this happen?
The puck struck Poile just above his right eye. He didn't know it at the time, but it had shattered the orbital bone above and below the eye and severed the optic nerve. The tear duct was damaged beyond repair. His nose was broken in four places.
Well, we all know what a proactive league the NHL is. So probably once a coach dies from a slapshot to the temple.How long before benches are protected better and/or everyone on the bench has to have some sort of facial protection?