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Don Sanderson
My thoughts and prayers go out to this young man, his friends and family at this tragic time.
A 21-year-old member of the Whitby Dunlops Senior hockey team remains in critical condition in Hamilton General Hospital with a severe head injury suffered Friday night when his head struck the ice in a fight in Brantford, Ont.
Don Sanderson, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound defenceman who attends York University, is in a coma, according to the Dunlops' official website. The site's last update at 11:05am et today said there was some optimism this morning after some movement was detected in Sanderson's arm.
A member of the Dunlops who was interviewed on a Toronto radio station earlier in the day said Anderson "is on life support."
Sanderson fought Brantford's Corey Fulton at 2:14 of the third period. Both players were assessed fighting majors and game misconducts. Fighting in the Major League Hockey, formerly known as Ontario Senior A, is punishable with automatic ejection from the game. According to witnesses, Sanderson's helmet came off as part of the fight and both players fell to the ice, with Sanderson's head striking the ice surface.
Sanderson, a native of Port Perry, Ont., played in the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League for the Ajax Attack and Trenton Sting.
The Dunlops played Saturday night – beating Orillia/Coldwater 9-4 – with No. 40 stickers on their helmets and Sanderson's No. 40 sweater hung up over the bench.
TSN
A 21-year-old member of the Whitby Dunlops Senior hockey team remains in critical condition in Hamilton General Hospital with a severe head injury suffered Friday night when his head struck the ice in a fight in Brantford, Ont.
Don Sanderson, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound defenceman who attends York University, is in a coma, according to the Dunlops' official website. The site's last update at 11:05am et today said there was some optimism this morning after some movement was detected in Sanderson's arm.
A member of the Dunlops who was interviewed on a Toronto radio station earlier in the day said Anderson "is on life support."
Sanderson fought Brantford's Corey Fulton at 2:14 of the third period. Both players were assessed fighting majors and game misconducts. Fighting in the Major League Hockey, formerly known as Ontario Senior A, is punishable with automatic ejection from the game. According to witnesses, Sanderson's helmet came off as part of the fight and both players fell to the ice, with Sanderson's head striking the ice surface.
Sanderson, a native of Port Perry, Ont., played in the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League for the Ajax Attack and Trenton Sting.
The Dunlops played Saturday night – beating Orillia/Coldwater 9-4 – with No. 40 stickers on their helmets and Sanderson's No. 40 sweater hung up over the bench.
TSN
archer_gens- Number of posts : 3050
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Re: Don Sanderson
Hey Archie,Any updates on Don? I wouldn't want to be at a game and see something like that happen. I like to be entertained but not at the expense of someones life.
GENNY- Number of posts : 609
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Re: Don Sanderson
Never mind. I got this from the site.
"5:00 PM - There is no significant change to report in Don's condition. He has been placed in isolation and his status is day to day."
"5:00 PM - There is no significant change to report in Don's condition. He has been placed in isolation and his status is day to day."
GENNY- Number of posts : 609
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Re: Don Sanderson
what is the latest on this? if anyone knows please post......tx.
Gens Fan 112- Number of posts : 900
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Re: Don Sanderson
as far as i know he's still in a coma and still on life support it's been 2 weeks now that's what i got from the whitby dunlops website they update his condition daily. the web site address is http://www.whitbydunlops.com
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Re: Don Sanderson
thanks for the update , gf4l
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Re: Don Sanderson
Don Sanderson July 14 1987 -Jan. 2 2009 1:15 am Rest in peace Don
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kenner60981- Number of posts : 66
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Re: Don Sanderson
what a trajedy this has been
RIP
thoughts and prayers are with everyone surrounding both Don and the team
RIP
thoughts and prayers are with everyone surrounding both Don and the team
archer_gens- Number of posts : 3050
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Re: Don Sanderson
From our family to the Sanderson family we are deeply sorry for your loss. We hope and pray that you can draw on the strength of your family, friends and comunity to guide you thru this difficult time.
No one should ever have to lose a child but under these circumstances it's just ridiculous. It is time for a change in this game that we so dearly love. The biggest change has to come from the players. There needs to be more respect in this game. We are seeing far to many concussions and head injuries as a result of neglegence by all players involved in this style of play. We're supposed to love this game but there will be parents not wanting to put their kids in hockey because of cases like this. I'm sure the fighting debate will come up over the summer amongst hockey big-wigs. They should also have a long discussion about teaching these kids and men to value and respect the lives of others. The headchecker, the hit from behind, not only the guy that's dishing it out but also the guy that turns at the last minute to draw a penalty. This has to stop. Please.
No one should ever have to lose a child but under these circumstances it's just ridiculous. It is time for a change in this game that we so dearly love. The biggest change has to come from the players. There needs to be more respect in this game. We are seeing far to many concussions and head injuries as a result of neglegence by all players involved in this style of play. We're supposed to love this game but there will be parents not wanting to put their kids in hockey because of cases like this. I'm sure the fighting debate will come up over the summer amongst hockey big-wigs. They should also have a long discussion about teaching these kids and men to value and respect the lives of others. The headchecker, the hit from behind, not only the guy that's dishing it out but also the guy that turns at the last minute to draw a penalty. This has to stop. Please.
hockeyrocks- Number of posts : 38
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A very sad time for the Sanderson's. Don will be missed very much by all who knew him. Sincere condolences.
GENNY- Number of posts : 609
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RIP Don. You will be missed by everyone that knew you.
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