Hockey is a violent sport, but I've found hockey fans to be some of the kindest and most compassionate individuals around.
With that in mind, I'm letting you know that the Columbus Blue Jackets ECHL affiliate, the Elmira Jackals, were in an accident, and their bus driver had to be taken to the hospital.
I just spoke to the Jackals GM, a man by the name of Robbie Nichols, and he says the team is currently exploring ways to set up a collection for the bus driver's medical expenses.
Until then, he says if you send letters or donations to the team care of Ken Nance, the club will make sure they are directed where they need to go.
With the holidays coming up, it's a tough this time of year to find extra cash lying around, but we can all send our thoughts and prayers out to everyone in the Jackals organization!
ELMIRA JACKALS
East Coast Hockey League Affiliate
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155 N. Main Street
Elmira, New York 14901
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Editor's update on this story (from the Elmira Star Gazette):
"The bus driver, Kenneth Nance, is still at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, where he's recovering from two broken legs, broken ribs and a punctured lung...
Nance, contacted at the hospital, said his doctors have told him it will be a year before he is able to walk again. He was expecting more surgery today and an update on his prognosis. A Blossburg resident, Nance said he would be glad to hear from friends.
The address to contact Nance: Hamot Medical Center, 201 State St., Erie, PA 16550; Attention: Kenneth Nance, patient."
Lori
Pickerington , OH
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