Émond’s Montreal Blitz was trailing the Filon de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue 3-0 early in the third peri...

Émond’s Montreal Blitz was trailing the Filon de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue 3-0 early in the third period when he tried to swing around defenceman Maxime Tremblay. Tremblay dropped his stick while trying to defend his zone, and Émond stepped on it as he was skating past, causing him to stumble. At the same moment, Tremblay gave Émond a desperate push in the back – kind of like a short-track speed-skater doing the relay – sending him flying into the boards.

The hit cracked the fifth and sixth vertebrae at the base of Émond’s neck, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. In an instant, the dreams and hopes of a promising young hockey player who looked to have a bright future in the sport were dashed.

— Arpon Basu, Montreal Gazette

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Calling all West Islanders

Tonight at 6 PM, at the Kirkland Arena, a game between the LSL Royals and LSL Tigers will feature a silent auction to benefit Marc-Andre Emond.

If you want to see elite Midget hockey for free, featuring those of your neighbors who have the best chance at being drafted in 2012-2013, then why not swing by the boul. Hymus rink a little early and try to win whatever it is they will have to bid on. I don’t know what those items might include, but chances are you’ll be able to get your hands on some wicked donated Habs gear, while supporting Emond and his family.

Showing your support for the kid, while getting to watch better-than-University-level competitive hockey for free, would be a lot better use of a Tuesday night, than throwing your $20+ at James Cameron’s latest $300M masterbatory explosion orgy at Kirkland’s Colisee.

by TD O'Dell on Dec 15, 2009 1:46 AM CST reply actions

Is anyone taking donations? I don’t live anywhere near Montreal.

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by Chemmy on Dec 15, 2009 8:35 AM CST up reply actions

I emailed the reporter but delivery failed to his email address. Sigh.

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by Chemmy on Dec 15, 2009 9:32 AM CST up reply actions

His (her?) name seems fake

Maybe it’s an anagram.

Did you try Rob Anpaus@gazette?

Or Ana Pros’bu@gazette

Or Apu Ronbas@gazette

Or Ron Abapsu@gazette

by TD O'Dell on Dec 15, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions

Chemmy, did you use abasu@videotron.ca ?
If it doesn’t work I may be able to find an alternate.

by dwgs on Dec 15, 2009 10:46 AM CST up reply actions

Yeah that bounced my email as undeliverable.

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by Chemmy on Dec 15, 2009 11:30 AM CST up reply actions

taking donations...

yes…Hockey Montreal

reporter’s email is Arpon Basu <arponb@videotron.ca

by lsltigersgm on Dec 15, 2009 11:46 AM CST up reply actions

Oh Boy

Thoughts and prayers. Horrible luck.

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by Rob Luker on Dec 15, 2009 9:02 AM CST reply actions

Some of the items up for bid

Autographed Sidney Crosby and Mike Cammalleri jerseys.

Also, on Friday there will be a Texas Hold ’Em poker tournament at Buffet Colosseo, 8658 Maurice Duplessis Blvd. in Rivière des Prairies. A buffet supper will be served at 6 p.m. and the tournament begins at 8 p.m. The cost for supper and the tournament is $60, with unlimited buy-ins. All proceeds will go to Émond’s family."

- Rob Anpaus, Montreal Gazette

For editorial inquiries, contact Alycia Ambroziak (aambroziak@ thegazette.canwest.com) or Brenda O’Farrell (ofarrell@thegazette. canwest.com).

by TD O'Dell on Dec 15, 2009 10:35 AM CST reply actions