"Corny as it is and clichéd as it is, I enjoy playing hockey, and they always say you never know when your last shift is going to be," Ortmeyer said. "I wanted to go out on my terms and not be forced out by some medical issues."
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 18, 2009 2:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fixed now
Not sure if it was my comp or you fixed it, but it works now.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 18, 2009 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The link is directing me to something called secure.www.fromtherink.com, not the Mercury News.
As for Ortmeyer, the guy is tough. He had complete reconstructive knee surgery while at Michigan, and again while he was with the Rangers. Even at the NCAA level, I thought he was short on talent and long on heart. I loved watching him. Still do.
by J. Michael Neal on Nov 18, 2009 3:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Here are two alt. links
San Jose Mercury News
Nov.10.2009
San Jose Sharks’ Jed Ortmeyer battles blood-clotting disorder
The New York Times
Nov.16.2009
Sharks’ Ortmeyer Keeps Playing Despite Risk of Blood Clots
“Even then I didn’t really know how serious it was until all of the nurses came in, one by one, and gave me hugs,” Ortmeyer said. “At that point I was like ’What’s going on?’ And I realized how lucky I was that it pushed through my heart and didn’t cause any major problems.”
He’s lucky to be alive.
It’s been a pleasure watching him play for the Sharks – a fan favorite, for sure.
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by SwisherThresher on Nov 18, 2009 4:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry about the link guys
Seems to be working now
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