May 30, 2024

The Ride To The Rink - What To Do When Hockey Hurts

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In this week's episode of The Ride To The Rink, hockey mom Christie Casciano Burns opens up about the emotional and physical toll of hockey injuries. Sharing her personal experience with her 12U son's wrist fracture during a Niagara Falls tournament, Christie highlights the challenges of dealing with injuries far from home. The episode emphasizes the importance of not playing through pain, especially when dealing with head injuries, and encourages young athletes to prioritize their health for a quicker return to the game they love.

Key Takeaways:

The emotional impact of sports injuries on young athletes and their families.
The importance of not playing through pain and seeking proper medical attention.
Support from teammates can make a significant difference in recovery.
Education on injury prevention and recovery is crucial for young players.

Tune in for valuable insights and advice on navigating even the toughest sides of youth hockey.

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Hi, kids Hockey Mom Christy here and I want to talk to you about a serious subject.

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It's about hockey, of course, and when hockey hurts.

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It was so painful to watch when it happened and the recovery was quite a journey for my 12U hockey boy.

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His wrist snapped after he flew into the boards fist first during a tournament in Niagara Falls.

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We were far from home.

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We had to take him to an unfamiliar hospital.

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We were in an unfamiliar city.

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It was scary for him and it was nerve-wracking for us.

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We didn't know the doctors, we didn't know the steps we had to take or the road that was ahead of us.

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An x-ray did confirm his wrist was broken.

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His spirit took a hit too, but he insisted on staying until the end of the tournament.

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And his teammates they were awesome.

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They rallied around him.

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They even dedicated their victory to him.

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That made a huge difference.

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That Niagara Falls fracture would end up being the first in a long line of injuries for our son, and he learned a lot, and one thing that I want to stress to all of you, boys and girls, is that you should never skate through pain.

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If something hurts, you need to get off the ice.

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This especially goes for hard hits to the head.

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When, in doubt, sit it out.

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The rule should always be play it safe.

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I know it's a tough sport you guys are tough but you really need to pay attention to that.

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Never play through pain and take time to learn about injuries and find out more about what it takes to get better.

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Learning all of that and paying attention to what you're told is going to lead to a quicker return to having fun and playing the game that you love so much.