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Coaches assail dangerous youth hockey hits

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 10:18 — Dave Culver
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As physicians seek a clearer prognosis, Benilde-St. Margaret's (MN) sophomore Jack Jablonski, injured Friday (Dec 30), awaits spinal surgery.

Jereemy Olson, Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune

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Paralyzing injuries suffered by a 16-year-old Twin Cities hockey player Friday are renewing calls to reduce the level of physical contact in youth hockey and teach young skaters how to play the game without hurting themselves or others.

Jack Jablonski has regained slight movement in his right arm and shoulders, but still cannot move his legs, a physician said Monday. The Benilde-St. Margaret's sophomore was checked headfirst into the boards during a junior varsity tournament game in St. Louis Park.

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