http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=252547&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_main

More interesting news is coming out of this. Aparently there was no ambulance available at the time and the arenas defibrillators were not in working order.

This is an interesting topic that I believe should be discused. This happened to a young man who was about the age of a average college freshman. He was a world class athlete and top prospect in the NHL, yet he is no longer with us today. Tragic events like this are happening to more and more young athletes.

I am a former MSU player and was blessed to play in a rink that had a working defibrillator available for everyone at all times.(saw it save a elderly mans life once) The team also had athletic trainers from our university trained in CPR on staff incase something happened during the games. Over my time in the league I saw teams that were prepared and some that were not. What are teams in the league/ACHA doing to insure the safety of the athletes?

Most teams in the ACHA do the same as almost all other college club sports. They don't have a trainer on site. They also do the same as almost all college intramural leagues as well, also not having a trainer on site.

It does become a cost issue for some teams. (A great counterpoint is that this is about possibly saving a life, I agree with the counterpoint).

I think the ACHA could have stuck with the 2 man system for refs and mandated a trainer be at games. This could help offset some costs for teams that can't afford it.

This is a topic that is worth discussing. Thanks for posting your thoughts.