Fort Wayne Komets defenseman Kevin Hansen is still at Parkview Hospital undergoing tests early Thursday morning, but so far the news is good. According to general manager David Franke, a CT scan was negative and showed no broken bones in Hansen's neck. He may undergo an MRI later today, but the Komets were hopeful he'd be sent home sometime soon.
I guess you could say everyone's cautiously optimistic, but we'll know more later in the day. The concern, of course, remains his health and not necessarily his playing status.
Hansen, a defenseman and assistant captain, was injured in the third period of Wednesday's 4-1 victory over Muskegon. He was checked from behind and sent headfirst into the boards by Justin Rohr.
It took 12 minutes of medical care on the ice before Hansen was taken off on a stretcher.
OK, I'm going to bed now.
-- By Justin A. Cohn, The Journal Gazette
Good to hear Kevin did not break any bones, lets just pray the MRI turns out good and Kevin is back on the ice for the game Saturday.
Also Thanks Justin! Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Andy | January 03, 2008 at 02:33 AM
hope ur back soon hansen love ya...prayers and everything to u...thanks 4 the updates justin they are REALLY REALLY GREAT TO HAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Legault's Hawk Rocks!! | January 03, 2008 at 03:26 AM
Some should of pounded rohr when it happened and when he comes here again ! We need more players to stand up!
Posted by: mightbite | January 03, 2008 at 04:55 AM
Thanks for the updates Justin...
That was scary last night, I felt really bad for his fiance when she was down by the bench, the things that had to be going through her mind.
I am sure Rohrs feels horrible. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin Hansen, his family, friends and the Komets organization.
Posted by: K.M. | January 03, 2008 at 07:07 AM
Thanks for the extra effort on this one, Justin. It was the first thing I wanted to know this morning.
Posted by: Brandan | January 03, 2008 at 07:29 AM
Thanks for the update, Justin. I sit right across from where that happened and it was a very scary sight. I'm so happy to hear nothing is broken. Best wishes for a speedy recovery Kevin. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Teresa | January 03, 2008 at 07:43 AM
Justin, you rock! Thanks so much for the update. We were all so concerned- even tears in our eyes.
Posted by: KrazyKometFan | January 03, 2008 at 07:43 AM
I would like to say thanks to Justin for going above and beyond the call of duty on this one! Much appreciated!
Posted by: Jerad Shaw | January 03, 2008 at 08:13 AM
In response to mightbite.
Woods jumped Rohrs IMMEDIATELY after it happened, and then he was thrown-out of the game.
What exactly would you like anyone to do? I'm sure that all players were a little more distracted and concerned for Kevin rather than having revenge on their minds. Justin -- can you require that posts at least meet a minimum standard of forethought?
Posted by: mightnotbite | January 03, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Sorry but it looked more like a grade school kids playing from my seat, I didn't see any punches thrown.
Posted by: mightbite | January 03, 2008 at 06:00 PM
A solution might be to susend Rohr for the rest of the games with FW for his protection. I am glad all of the Komets are out for blood like some of you. Muskegon really just played the rest of the game out and they felt bad too...you could see it on their faces because they know their carreers could be in jeopardy at moment too. It was eye opening experience for everyone involved. No sense killing another person...Woods did his job...end of that story. Komets will win in Muskegon on Friday for Kevin.
Posted by: Tom | January 03, 2008 at 09:54 PM
no reason for revenge......
Posted by: tzot....... | January 05, 2008 at 07:28 PM