When will it end?
Today is the fourth consecutive week I will not be able to play in my hockey games due to a concussion suffered against Pitt. Tonight, SRU will be taking on Kent State University. This game is a tough one to have to miss. I have a lot of history with this school. My father went to Kent State. I have grown up listening to his stories of his time there. When I got into middle school, I started to attend hockey camp at Kent State. I learned a lot while I was there. I also got my drive to be a better hockey player from them. Their camp was run by the players on their team. The players would tell us while we were there that we were not as good as them at ice hockey. They would say that we would never be able to play at the level they are playing at. I took that and I used that as my fuel. I strived to be get good enough so that I could play the game I loved at the college level. Now, here at SRU I play at the ACHA Division 1 level, the same level as Kent State. I have always wanted a chance to get out on that ice and play the team that drove me to be the best player I could be. I did accomplish my goal but without playing Kent State University there will always be a part of me that feels I did not get to accomplish everything I wanted to. I will be there tonight cheering on my team and hoping for a win for me and all of the kids who were told they would never be able to accomplish their dreams.
Nate I am so sorry that you do not get to play Kent State! Concussions are awful and I know how you feel. I have had two concussions and one of them I was life flighted to a childrens hopsital in Buffalo. SItting on the sidelines watching your team play is not ideal. But just the fact that you are going to be there for them shows your true character. Remember to be their motivation! Great job!!
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