endobj Almost all the neck guards tested prevented cuts in low-force simulations, but all of them failed in high-force simulations. He would come to every game he could. In 2008, Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik sustained a similar injury when his teammate Olli Jokinen lost his balance during a battle for a loose puck along the boards and his skate caught Zedniks neck. I couldnt have asked for a better ending, to the Libertyville game, he said. Experts also diagnosed him with a mild neurocognitive disorder due to traumatic brain injury, likely related to repeated head injuries. If you know who the head coach is, invite them to join MaxPreps so they can manage the team's roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Neck guards may be the most disliked piece of hockey equipment among players. Glenbard East Athletic Vision: To utilize school and sports to develop "WELL-ROUNDED" student-athletes and establish great pride in our Rams Community.. Services for Marc were Wednesday and Thursday that week, and Stolfe was back on the ice with Glenbard the following Monday for their state quarterfinal win over Wheaton West, 2-1 in overtime. And Stolfe assisted on the game-winning goal. Away, Monday, Mar. Away, Friday, Mar. My coaches and teammates were so excited that I decided to play (against Libertyville). Pavelich starred at Eveleth High School and was an All-America selection at the University of Minnesota Duluth before earning a spot on the Olympic team. "It's an unbelievable feeling," Huff said. Meeting dates at Glenbard East will occur in Room 250. That was the teams last game of the pandemic-shortened season. Last season, especially early on, I would often be too slow or too scared to make the right play. "Nothing makes that [this year's loss] better," Maine coach Greg Mrofcza said. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> I even thought about how he would call me a wimp for not playing. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. He taught me so much about the game! MAINE EAST 2012 and 2015 state champions. Please join, be a voice, volunteer, and help fundraise for your kids in our athletic program! U.S.A. Hockey, the national governing body for the sport, recommends players wear neck guards that cover as much of the neck as possible, but it does not mandate they do so, making the United States somewhat of an outlier on the international hockey scene, despite having done considerable research on the topic. 06 The senior defenseman outskated Glenbard's forwards and defensemen and was one-on-one with Weisz, but Weisz once again made a huge save. Expressions of grief after the death of Teddy Balkind, a high school hockey player in Connecticut, have spanned the ice hockey world, from pregame moments of silence in New England to tributes on Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts to hockey sticks set tenderly on porches from Manitoba to Minnesota to Maine. %PDF-1.5 Although that is unproven, it certainly has enough logistical sense that U.S.A. Hockey recommends it for all players, and if mandating it would even save one potentially catastrophic injury or death, then I think U.S.A. Hockey would be the first to do that., Death of High School Hockey Player Renews Debate on Neck Guards, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/12/sports/hockey/teddy-balkind-skate-neck-guard.html. Glenbard East Athletic Vision : To utilize school and sports to develop " WELL-ROUNDED Click link for Glenbard East Sports Medicine & Athletic Training info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JRqvVbU6qu0D4p5GahWj3Pn4e_0hy6Ta/view?usp=share_link Wednesday, Mar. 2022-23 ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Contact Ross by email at Rossco814@aol.com. TBA IHSA SECTIONAL "It's going to sting for a long, long time," Mrofcza said. Glenbard East Athletic Vision: To utilize school and sports to develop "WELL-ROUNDED" student-athletes and establish great pride in our Rams Community.. 03 Last month's death of "Miracle on Ice" Olympic hockey player Mark Pavelich was ruled a suicide a Minnesota medical examiner said on Monday. An injury like that seemed impossible to me, Brande said. DOWNERS GROVE SOUTH Weiss and senior Nikko Parisi finished with two goals apiece for Glenbard. By contrast, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, which sets rules for high school hockey in the state, but not for prep schools, mandates that all players wear commercially manufactured throat guards designed specifically for ice hockey.. 04 Balkind, 16 and a sophomore at St. Lukes School, in New Canaan, died after a players skate blade cut his neck in an on-ice collision during a game last Thursday in Greenwich, Conn. 3/4/2013. I have gotten used to the fast-paced, high intensity world of varsity hockey, and because of that, I am able to read and make plays at a much faster pace, he said. A U.S.A. Hockey survey in 2008 found that just 1.8 percent of players reported ever being the victim of, or the witness to, a cut to the neck from a skate during play. They made sure I knew thatmy presence would have been missed if I didnt come.. He taught me so much about the game.. Stuart helped write the organizations policy on neck protection. Girls Field Hockey Wraps Up a Successful Season! A year ago, Glenbard scored a game-winning goal with three seconds remaining in the state semifinals. About one in four who were cut, 27 percent, were wearing neck protection. IHSA SUPERSECTIONAL He loved the sport just as much as I do and loved watching me play even more. Calendars. His body was found on 3 March at the Eagles Healing Nest in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Best High School Uniforms (other than Glenbard): Benet Academy In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. <> 1014 South Main Street, Lombard IL 60148 | Phone: (630) 424-6700 | Fax: (630) 627-9260. Weiss' teammates immediately mobbed him in front of Glenbard's ecstatic fans at the United Center, while Maine (29-22-13) dealt with another devastating, season-ending loss to Glenbard (38-14-4). Further research and improved standards testing will better determine the effectiveness of neck laceration protectors.. This season Ive become a much smoother player. The Glenbard Hockey Club is a private Not-For-Profit Club, and is not sponsored by,or affiliated with Glenbard High Schools District 87. Highland Park Giants Visit Website. He was the funniest, happiest, bruiser on the ice, Stolfe said. Yet Glenbard West's players handled it all flawlessly. Few know the feeling the way Dr. Michael Stuart, the chief medical and safety officer for U.S.A. Hockey, does. 6:00 PM Maine stayed alive when senior forward Nick Porto made a spectacular play to poke a loose puck away from a Glenbard player who was poised to end the game with an easy tap-in. '~9tRr/ m`_tnS4}lv_ =fWC %[PD,Ky'Mg'kZRZoV Four have proved to be better still for the Glenbard boys hockey team. Please post. 4 0 obj Overall, 45 percent of the 26,342 respondents reported regularly wearing a neck guard, according to the survey, which U.S.A. Hockey has described as the most extensive one conducted. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, Missing Score - Glenbard West vs. Ursuline Academy, 2-1 (L) Glenbard West @ Francis W. Parker, Missing Score - Glenbard West vs. Naperville North, Missing Score - Glenbard West vs. Lake Forest Academy, Missing Score - Glenbard West vs. Loyola Academy, Missing Score - Glenbard West vs. Highland Park, Missing Score - Glenbard West vs. Sacred Heart, Missing Score - Glenbard West vs. Stevenson. Mike Stuart survived after 22 stitches closed what his father described as an almost ear-to-ear gash. Register for the Glenbard Hockey Futures Skate, Brinley and Mitchell Leads JV to Championship Sweep, Ruffolo's OT Winner Gives JV 1-0 Series Lead, Nick Marcuccilli's Hat Trick Leads JV to Championship, Riscossa's OT Goal Gives Glenbard 1st State Title, Varsity Upsets Rockford To Advance To State Title Game at UC, Glenbard Raises over $1600 for Ross K. MacNeill Foundation, Schwichtenberg Named All-State 2nd Straight Year, Glenbard's Pietro Wins Gold Medal at 2010 State Wars Inline Tournament, Glenbard's Anderson Advances To District Player Development Camp. 1,085 likes. 3/2/2013. % He was given the game-puck post-game and it was quite the emotionallocker room, Hawkins said. I knew he wanted to keep watching me play, Stolfe said. 1st Practice Mon 8/29 6:10pm at Center Ice *Mandatory Players Meeting at 5:15pm at Center Ice prior to 1st practice* The fact that it is my last year with Glenbard also means a lot to me. Players attend Glenbard East High School (Lombard, IL), Glenbard North High School (Carol Stream, IL), Glenbard South High School (Glen Ellyn, IL), and Glenbard West High School (Glen Ellyn, IL). Recent Stories February 13 Can You Solve the Murder Mystery of Glenbard West Theatre? Crosley Duckmann also had a chance to win it for Maine. Away, Saturday, Mar. December 13, 2022. . Last modified on Tue 6 Apr 2021 07.42 EDT. Still, more than 63,000 people have signed an online petition started by a friend of Balkinds to make neck guards a mandatory piece of equipment. February 3 Avatar: The Way of Water . "My dad played through everything, from broken bones to dislocated shoulders. West Soccer Wraps Up Season as Glenbard Cup Champions. They sent endless amounts of food and cards and made sure I knew they were they for me, whatever I needed. 9:00 AM 04 7:00 AM This one did. Away, Saturday, Mar. 3 0 obj The . To honor those that have died who attended Glen Ellyn's Glenbard South High School from 1973 to present. "They left absolutely everything out there. Follow us @GlenbardHockey . Game schedule will be posted as soon as we receive it . "To finally accomplish this goal, I can't even describe it. Before Balkinds injury, the two most prominent cases involved N.H.L. Ruffolo's OT Winner Gives JV 1-0 Series Lead. Pavelich was undergoing treatment at the home as part of a civil commitment for assaulting his neighbor in August 2019. players, both of whom survived. Favorite NHL Player: Tyler Seguin Because of this Im also a very sneaky player. Spring 2022 Roster - JV . But they are relatively rare, and skate lacerations to the neck are rarer still. He also watched his son sustain a similar injury as a defenseman at Colorado College 24 years ago. Fall Pre-season FamilyNight: Mon, Aug 15 (6:00pm in Biester Auditorium), Rams Fall Season Community Night: Fri, Aug19(info to come), Fall Athletic Booster Golf Outing: Sat, Aug 20 (Glendale Lakes Golf Course), Red & Black Trivia Night: Fri, Feb24, 2023 (location TBD), ESPYs AWARDS NIGHT:Monday, May 15, 2023 (a night to celebrate Rams Athletics, starting time 6:00pm in Biester Auditorium). IHSA SECTIONAL On 10/3, the Glenbard West varsity field hockey team lost their home non-conference game against Lake Forest (IL) by a score of 3-0. Eric Van Dril is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press. Athletic Booster President, Jerri Gapistione can be reach via email: jgw8@comcast.net. U.S.A. Hockey recommends neck guards, but does not mandate the use of them. Favorite NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks Favorite NHL Player: Austin Matthews Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Football Favorite Pro Athlete: Tiger Woods Favorite app: Instagram Favorite TV show: Survivor Favorite Movie: Dodgeball Favorite Pregame Meal: Pasta with Italian sausage in a marinara sauce. Away, Saturday, Mar. Playing helped me feel closer to him. On 8/29, the Glenbard West varsity field hockey team won their away non-conference game against Latin (Chicago, IL) by a score of 1-0. The 5ft 8in, 170lb forward spent five seasons with the New York Rangers and played briefly for the Minnesota North Stars and San Jose Sharks, finishing with 137 goals and 192 assists in 355 NHL regular-season games. Pavelich assisted on Mike Eruziones winning goal against the heavily favored Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympics. Brinley and Mitchell Leads JV to Championship Sweep. He had a five-goal game for the Rangers in 1983. The puck slid on top of the goal line, then just barely across it. Glenbard Hockey is now on Twitter. His goal came after a scramble in front of Maine goaltender John Flynn's net for a loose puck that the sophomore couldn't seem to find for a split second. BATAVIA Stolfe is motivated this season to develop more confidence and tenacity. Away, Thursday, Mar. Varsity Red. vs. Neuqua Valley. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Glenbard Hockey Visit Website. Congratulations to the 2022-23 Varsity Roster . 8*R [ng.E?%EvqH6_71 ~c6)#du;sj]5rH]BI;&'70pby|d 7m"OrZCJ[bVQMbHT}G&ZLiTY%F_ F&oXN^]UKd`see|mxnn@/{]kkV!P\ |zaWHU*Yf6eR_tad)Lp$s2~0Z5dBs6G"OCpXmG%K EOO!aA8- 9n"GFsG ywdr\xH&1DY$p" Y. Ross was a referee for the State Championship game several years ago at the United Center. Stolfe had endured the worst possible weekend. I always do my best to help my teammates become better players and Im never one to shy away from criticism. It rested about an inch over the line for just a second or two, before a Maine player whacked it back across the line in a desperate attempt to try to prevent the end to eight Maine seniors' high school careers. In 33rd Ward, Ald. NAPERVILLE CENTRAL However, the organization subsequently concluded that the survey did not provide enough information to support mandating neck guards. News. #31 www.glenbardhockey.com/teams/default.asp?u=GLENBARDHOCKEY&s=hockey&p=home Posts Videos Tagged In 1975, another New England school player, the 18-year-old defenseman James Dragone Jr., bled to death when the skate of an opposing player cut his neck during a game in Boston. The Club is comprised of four different high schools, Glenbard North H.S., Glenbard East H. S., .Glenbard South H. S. and Glenbard West H.S., Parent and Player agree that Player shall play for the Glenbard Hockey Club for one full season. 3:00 PM If U.S.A. 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