This is the third blog that I have and this is the first one that isn't all about hockey. However, hockey is a huge part of my life (some people might say huge is an understatement, it probably is). Even though this blog is suppose to be more about my journey with journalism, I think it's important to discuss a few things that are going on in the News (more specifically the hockey world).
There are two things I wanted to talk about...the first being a huge story in Canada (I want to say whether you follow the sport or not, but I am not sure about that one). Every year, just after Christmas there is a hockey tournament that involves the world, known as the World Junior Championship. This year it is being played in the Nation's Capital (Ottawa for those who weren't sure). This year, (tonight actually) Canada is playing for the Gold medal, once again. They will face Sweden for the second year in a row and will be hoping to bring home (or celebrate in the Nation's capital) the fifth(yes, 5!) Gold medal in a row. I as well as numerous hockey fans across the country and just getting ready to watch this game, it should be a good one! One for the books, that for sure!
The other hockey story that is on my mind is a sadder story, even though it won't make every front page, it's still something I think about and hate to hear that it has happened. The hockey world has lost another relatively young hockey player. Don Sanderson, was just 21 years old and a rookie defenceman with the Whitby Dunlops of the Ontario Hockey Association. And on December 12th, 2008 he hit his head on the ice during a fight, his helmet had come off during the fight. After he hit his head her was out cold for about 30 seconds before he 'briefly regained consciousness' but eventually fell into a coma. He went had brain surgery and was moved to life support until his death last Friday.
Sanderson is one of the players I might never have had the chance to see play, but it shocks me none the less to hear these stories. My heart goes out to his family, may he rest in peace. <3
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