WpgMikos 17 Report post Posted October 28, 2009 Caught this on NHL Fanhouse: On Feb. 9, 2008, veteran NHL linesman Pat Dapuzzo suffered career-ending and life-altering injuries when he was accidentally struck in the face by the skate blade of Flyers forward Steve Downie during a game in Philadelphia against the Rangers. The damage to Dapuzzo's face and head was far more serious than simply cosmetic. In this exclusive for FanHouse, the 50-year-old Dapuzzo opens up for the first time about his memories of the incident, the countless surgeries, the deep depression, the support of the NHL community and his determination to live a normal life again. This is the story entirely in his own words, as told to Christopher Botta. To read entire article click here. Incredible story. Really good read of what Dapuzz has gone through. Nightly Hockey Hits: NHL linesman Pat Dapuzzo reveals life after his horrific injury,Selling Chris Chelios as a viable NHL'er, Ian Penny resignation watch, NHL’s most underrated player, Monster win for the Leafs and Gustavsson, Status of the Coyotes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted October 28, 2009 Referees and linesmen really should stay 20 feet away from Downie. Last February he slashed a referee in the face during a face-off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted October 28, 2009 Great read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted October 28, 2009 A pretty inspiring story... I'll be honest-- if something happened to me that eliminated my ability to do what I'm passionate about I doubt I'd be strong enough to keep going and fighting like he did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
