It's Just A Game

In Detroit, reality makes us realize how much this game of hockey is just a game. The entire hockey world is reeling today on the news of Jiri Fischer’s seizure on the bench on Monday night. It took me by surprise this morning as I went through my morning routine of checking on the news of the day. Instead of me babbling on about this or that, I will just direct you to some professional accounts of the events last night.

• “Wings’ Fischer Collapses…” – Helene St. James


• “Shocked and Devastated” – Bob Wojnowski


• “Time stood still…” – Mitch Albom


• “Preds have no time for games” – John Glennon

And ESPN posted a story about past Ice Scares, not for the faint of heart. I applaud the NHL for postponing the game. It was the right thing to do. I doubt if any of the players’ heart was in it to finish the game.

You are in our thoughts and prayers Jiri, we want to see you on the ice real soon.