- Register |
- Login |
- Premium Memberships |
- Audio & Video Chat |
- Top Leakers |
- Faq |
- Contact Us |
- Set As Homepage |
- Advanced Search
- Sections:
- All |
- News/Politics |
- Middle East (Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran..) |
- Entertainment |
- Celebrity |
- Education |
- Citizen Journalism
Head shot leaves hockey player in critical condition
A fractured skull and facial lacerations for Kitchener Rangers rookie Ben Fanelli.
The 16-year-old was the victim of a vicious hit in the Friday, October 30, 2009 game versus the Erie Otters.
Fanelli remains in intensive care at Hamilton General Hospital, where he had to be airlifted last night. His condition is considered critical but stable and the Rangers are asking that the Fanelli family's privacy be respected.
Ben was hammered into the end boards in the second period of Friday's game, losing his helmet and going face first into the glass. A statement by the team says Fanelli suffered a laceration above his eye which resulted in blood loss. That statement also says Fanelli has skull fractures, which would have been the result of falling backwards, helmet-less, onto the ice.
Michael Liambis, the Otters player who hit Fanelli was ejected from the game with a match penalty for boarding. The league is reviewing the incident, but there is no word yet on any disciplinary action.
Liveleak requires flash. If you see this message, make sure you have the latest flash player installed. To install the latest version, click HERE
Added: Nov 3 2009 In: other
Recorded on: Oct 29 2009By: marsatomic
- Views: 578 |
- Votes: 0 |
- Recommendations: 0 |
- Comments: 5
- |
- Send to Friends |
Comments - sort by newest to oldest
Shiiiiiit...that hit was BS. Dude should never play again.
Posted Nov-3-2009 by "OneEleven111" (R)
what a game for pricks that think they can do what they want,,,,,they should change the rules and any dick moves and strikes like this get you barred for life no questions asked,,,,,if they got hit like this outside they would go running to the cops ,,,,boo-hoo,,big man hit me ,,get me my lawyer i need compensation,,,,,,,,,try it with me without your pads ,,,,,,,,,
Posted Nov-3-2009 by "rubycon40" (R)
I would say it was a clean hit because he spun around at the last second. Ive seen this happen many times over the years.
Posted Nov-3-2009 by "nicest" (R)
Grinding in the corners as a defensemen can be brutal.. I have been hit from behind in a similar situation but luckily got my arm out to save my neck.
Broken wrist
Posted Nov-3-2009 by "Lynx_Canadensis" (B)
All of you 'clean hit' freaks should graduate to pro wrestling. He's in critical condition in the intensive care unit. But, hey, it was a 'clean hit' by hockey rules. Like rubycon40 said, what a game for pricks who drool over slamdunking human bodies for fun. Grow up.
Posted Nov-4-2009 by "radsobad" (R)