I had the distinct privilege of being a nurse for Travis and his kindness and grace I will carry with me forever, what an exceptional human being, God Bless Travis. Massachusetts Hockey Player Partially Paralyzed After Game Injury Entertainment Sports 'Dedicated' Mass. You would walk away feeling better after talking with him.. Milton Academy senior Jake Thibeault, a star Massachusetts high school hockey player, was left paralyzed from the waist down following a spine injury during a tournament game.Sept. Ill take either one.. Ialways believed it would, butit's just amazing to watch.". He thought the other boys were better than him. "Every time I see a kid go into the boards my first thought is please, please move your arms and legs. On Tuesday, the Boston Bruins released a statement saying they are keeping Jake in their hearts. Jake has already discussed the idea of becoming a sled skating Olympian with his long-time skating coach, in the event his hockey dreams dont come to be. He spent the next two months inpatient doing intense physical therapy. Now, he is able to walk on his own with acrutch. Jack Jablonski, a Minnesota high school hockey player who was paralyzed when he crashed headfirst into the boards in 2011, said Roy was "my hero" in his post on Twitter. Great article, so well written and very moving. And Ithink, one day, he will be.". Support, from prayers and well wishes to hundreds of thousands of dollars, has flooded in for a Milton Academy hockey player, whose dreams of playing at the collegiate level . Positive WAVELENGTHS headed your way. "Jake is tough, is overflowing with grit and is determined to walk again. Kind of all over the map, a lot of Swiss army-type of things, but it's been a blast. He was 45. "Then at the end of the game to have them circle up for AJ, was pretty special.". In 2018, he suffered a spinal cord injury while competing in a race in Montana during the Big Sky State Games. Marshfield High's Kayla Leonard has been voted the High School Girls Hockey Player of the Week. It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Travis Roy, the school said in a statement. Massachusetts high school hockey player, 18, may never walk again after fracturing his spine and suffering a brain bleed during Labor Day tournament Jake Thibeault, 18, has been paralyzed from. The senior center was taken to Baystate Medical Center after the injury that occurred on a fairly routine looking play, lying motionless until a stretcher took him from the ice. Both high schools have named their rinks after him. Gary was so relieved. Bishop Feehan High School hockey player A.J. Travis also became a good friend and helped us on so many other levels. It's been an awesome opportunity to kind of work on what I do, and know best, which obviously is talking hockey and writing about the sport and interviewing our players and prospects and people around the NHL. Stay up to date with everything Boston. He played mean defense. You never knew all the effort that went into getting into his chair. May Travis memory be a blessing for his family. BOSTON Travis Roy, the Boston University hockey player who was paralyzed 11 seconds into his first college shift and went on to become an advocate for spinal cord injury survivors both in and outside the sports world, has died. Weve lost someone who was so special to so many people, whether you knew him for decades or just met him recently, says Jack Parker (Questrom68, Hon.97), who coached BU mens hockey for 40 seasons. Jablonski has been in critical condition at HCMC since the incident last Friday and has been immobilized with a halo. "He'll have a lot of support, the family will have a lot of support," Linc Holske said. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Oral history: When Barcelona, Real Madrid played four Clasicos in 18 days back in 2011. I think the people that surrounded and cared for Travis after he sustained his injury had a huge impact on him and his life. pic.twitter.com/CM9YJmkj0W. I went to Tabor and Travis Roy legacy lives deep in our hearts..and will forever..this is the bravest man ive ever known..Peter Clark Tabor Academy lass of 83. Bishop Feehan President Tim Sullivan said his teammates and opposing players got together after the game to show their support. He had somehow turned it into a positive despite the obvious challenges of such a high up injury and severe physical limitations. What a treasure for all of us!!! He gave so much of himself to so many others despite the strain it might cause on him. BU retired Roys No. He deserves a statue on Comm Ave. His wonderful life after has brought me comfort.R.I.P. All rights reserved, AJ Quetta Attends High School Graduation Months After Serious Spinal Injury, You've All Given Me Reason to Keep Fighting': Injured Mass. How did working with the Los Angeles Kings come about? The Good Lord will bless you with His Grace now. His 2014 nonfiction book, The Race Underground, tells the story of the birth of subways in America and was made into a PBS/American Experience documentary. Travis has proven that the human spirit can prevail amidst dark times and tragedies. "His face slammed against the boards and his body was straight up and down," McGowan said after the game. Columnists Commentary Editorials Cartoons. / NHL.com Staff Writer, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. He said he occasionally thought about what might have happened if he hadnt been injured. Roys work as a fundraiser and motivational speaker combined with his persistent optimism to make him a hero to other victims of spinal cord injuries. "He's the hardest-working kid, whether it's at his job, whether it's at the gym, whether it's at school, he's worked for everything he's got," Lizotte told WHDH. Within an hour, the question was no longer necessary because every single radio station and TV station in Boston was telling people to call us. Travis Roy, Terrier Hockey Player Paralyzed in 1995, Dies at 45. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. "You have to work hard no matter what," Carson said. His parents deserve a great deal of credit for raising such a fine human being. The GoFundMe page for AJ was set up Wednesday afternoon and has already raised more than $200,000. No, we were not the tough guys. ATTLEBORO, M.A. I feel so loved.. He cared so much about others who suffered similar injuries, and they will all feel that care for the rest of their lives, Parker says. / CBS Boston. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Brown, now 27, was paralyzed Jan. 23, 2010, when playing in a hockey game for Norwood High School as a sophomore. I said hi and went on with getting my seat. And then once I graduated, I became a full-time employee for the Kings in January 2020. But Carson also isserious about therapy, and withoutany crutches to assist, he took a dozen steps. A Massachusetts community is rallying around a teen ice hockey player after he was seriously injured during a recent game. Jack Jablonski, the former Minnesota high school hockey player whose story of being paralyzed on the ice reached many Minnesotans, said Wednesday that he had another obstacle to overcome. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? He was talking. During that semester, he was an inspiration to the other students and to me. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) A Florida man left paralyzed when a police officer shot him after mistaking his handgun for his stun gun filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the city, the officer and . It severely damaged his spinal cord and left him paralyzed from the neck down. Mortified, hoping hed accept an installment plan and praying the BU connection would work, I called him. , Five years ago, Roy was celebrated in a gala at Agganis Arena by BU and the city of Boston, which declared October 20 Travis Roy Day. VanOrden says Roys bond with BU remained strong: It was always one of the most important places to him.. As donations to the foundation arrived from around the country, Roy would often tell stories of those who gave, from the boy who sent him $7.23 after busting open his piggy bank to the couple who forfeited a honeymoon to send him $5,000 instead. Michael Thibeault detailed on Facebook his sons commitment to the sport he loves, illustrating the lengths he went to improve his performance. About 5:45 a.m.as they went through Dayton on Interstate 70, a mix of snow and rain falling, Gary Rainey hit a patch of black ice on an overpass. The world misses you Travis. I still don't know what it says. Jack Jablonski tweeted Thursday that he . Thank you for helping all of us every day. !, Stay up to date on all the latest news from Boston.com. Carson, 16 now, said he barely remembers what was said regarding his paralysis. Prayers to his family. His dad took the wheel. Rest in peace Travis. Who knows what's to come in the future but definitely something I want to try or experience.". Come see our dek, it looks like 10 machine guns let loose on it for a month! We had such a short time playing together, but I remember it all so vividly. "It's always in the back of your head. "My words will never accurately capture Jake's full character. She has been with the brand for five years, beginning her time as a digital news writer, where she covered everything from entertainment news to crime stories and royal tours. He's also running the Jack Jablonski Foundation, a charitable organization he created a year after his accident to advance paralysis recovery treatments through research. More recently, Roy received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at BUs 2016 Commencement. BOSTON Travis Roy, the Boston University hockey player who was paralyzed 11 seconds into his first college shift and went on to become an advocate for spinal cord injury survivors both in. Abusive, profane, self-promotional, misleading, incoherent or off-topic comments will be rejected. He loved being a Terrier. Quetta underwent surgery Wednesday night at Massachusetts General Hospital for injuries sustained when he crashed headfirst into the boards in a. I brought it out of my closet to hang in my living room as a tribute to a most courageous young man. I thought, how he could he be so upbeat? He showed us how to live with adversity. Like him, my son became quadriplegic at a young age in college. It was going to be promoted by a couple of radio outlets and a TV station. It was huge for me. He would reach out to families who were trying to cope with a spinal cord injury and walk them through it, Ronan says. The impact that Travis had on the New England hockey community is immeasurable, and his relentless advocacy for spinal cord research was inspiring., Ray Bourque, another ex-Bruin and Hockey Hall of Famer, said he and his wife were honored to have known such a great man who helped so many others., The warmth, strength, and resiliency he exhibited in the face of tragedy set him apart, Boston Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy said. Im going to get through this, Mike Thibeault shared. That's something that's not necessarily realized by the public is that everything has to be planned out, everything takes longer. It felt as if there should have been a special awards category for him the rest of us simply were outstanding leaders, not having done so to rise above adversity as he had as part of his challenge. Hockey Player, 18, Left Partially Paralyzed After Spine Injury During Game "Jake. Lizotte, who previously coached Jake, said he was devastated that something like this could happen to such a "dedicated" and "hardworking" student-athlete. Unfortunately, I purchased just one ticket it proved to be one digit off in the ones place for the winner. It's awfully scheduled but at the same time, I'm just happy to live as normal a life as possible. "Was it a check from behind? In this role I was part of a group which supported events that enriched the community and I was also allowed to put proposals up to the council for it to run. The Boston Bruins tweeted that the team is keeping AJ's family and community in their hearts during the difficult time. Couldnt believe when Travis broke his neck and became paralyzed. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. Youre free now, Travis. I was a student learning to become a physical therapist. I admired his ability to reach out to others through his Foundation. In a way, he was taking peoples pain on for them. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. He is positive and encouraging to others both on and off the ice, he added. Joelle Goldstein is a TV Staff Editor for PEOPLE Digital. ", RELATED VIDEO: 11-Year-Old Aspiring Surfer in Coma After Suffering Near-Fatal Head Injury While Snowboarding. I am so glad that he helped so many other people as well as warmed their hearts! En cliquant sur Accepter tout, vous acceptez que Yahoo et nos partenaires traitent vos informations personnelles et utilisent des technologies telles que les cookies pour afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss, et des fins de mesure des publicits et des contenus, dtude des audiences et de dveloppement de produit. Emotional, but a lot to be proud of and a lot to look back and know what I've accomplished in those 10 years.". He had ADHD, so Gary and his mom, Christi, were searching for something for their son to focus on. He has a BA in political communication from George Washington University. Its so sad for so many reasons not just the athletic end of it, but what his life could have been, Eruzione told the AP on Thursday night. Still remember when Lee was involved in a car accident which crushed his feet and was concerned that hed never walk properly again. "[I have] aspirations to get into hockey operations one day, but this is an amazing situation I'm in right now [with the Kings]," Jablonski said Friday. Carson's athletic mindset, his determination, translated from the ice to rehab, Johnson said, like being behind in a game, but still knowing there is the possibility of a win. Reading about his lifes work made me smile and encouraged me to be the best I could be. Dan Ronan (COM99, LAW05), a classmate of Roys and OConnells and a member of the Travis Roy Foundations board of trustees, says Roy was just selfless. The wheelchair slowed, then did a 180, and headed back my way. The Benilde-St. Margaret's (St. Louis Park, Minn.) sophomore had surgery Wednesday to fuse damaged vertebrae and the procedure went well, but it also confirmed the catastrophic damage to his spine. Sunny. A GoFundMe page for the 18-year-old indicates that this accident threatens to leave him paralyzed. "Yeah, it's something I've been intrigued by and would definitely like to try out, whether it would be working as color commentator, an in-between [periods] analyst, or personality for [the] LA Kings on TV in some fashion or another. Donations and encouragement for Jakes road to recovery have, however, abounded in recent days, including a GoFundMe campaign that garnered over $254,000 in 24 hours. He gave so much after such a horrific tragedy only 11 seconds into his first start as a BU freshman. And within a week I was proving the doctors wrong. 2023 www.indystar.com. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi. Just a week ago, in an interview with the Boston Globe as the 25th anniversary approached, Roy told the papers Kevin Cullen, Sometimes I might be in a mood and might wish the moment didnt happen, and I wonder what life would have been. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. Bishop Feehan hockey player AJ Quetta (Image credit Bishop Feehan). We all know the only way were going to get through this is relying on each other, noted Jake's older brother Drew. Try This Fall-Themed Manicotti with Squash and Brussels Sprouts, Profiling a 19th-Century Womans Radical American Life, BUs Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy. Who inspires you? Carsonyelled back. Or he'd startswinging his hips in a funny dance. But he is scared beyond belief. A GoFundMe page that was set up on Monday by Lizotte stated that Jake has since been able to sit up with the support of the Worcester hospital staff. I somewhat recall reading accounts of the game. We took donations from $200 to $35 to $10 to $100 to food donations to Can I donate time? A gift to everybody for 25 years. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. When it started, it was able to give out 5 or 6 grants a year; today, it gives 150 grants a year, making home modifications so a 17-year-old boy, paralyzed in a car accident, can return home, and installing a lift so a father who fell off a ladder can reach the second floor of his home to tuck his children into bed., But even as Roy helped so many in his life, he acknowledged having some darker moments. He was 45. To be on the news every single week for months straight and having 15 NHL teams visit me in the hospital in 2012 when they were playing the Minnesota Wild, as well as [the] Wild visiting, becoming this public figure in Minnesota hockey, I think that was inspiration enough. They didn't know ifhe would walk again. I was a senior at BU when Travis was a freshman. I was spoiled when we won the 1977-78 NCAA Championship my freshman year and have been hooked on BU Hockey ever since. Sullivan said the school is working on putting together a prayer service. To this day, I have function and movement in both of my arms. Milton Academy senior Jake Thibeault was left paralyzed from the waist down after an accident during the Eastern Alliance Kickoff tournament hockey game Saturday in Hopedale, Massachusetts. Travis Roy, you were my friend, mentor, role model and the most positive person I knew, Jack Jablonski, a Minnesota high school hockey star who was also left paralyzed after a hockey collision, said on Twitter. Jablonski was honored for his charitable and advocacy work as the MassMutual Community Hero of the Game during the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic between the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues at Target Field on Jan. 1. "So, growing up I was a huge Alexander Ovechkin fan and still am to this day. He was conscious and alert. Its also kind of sad to not know the answer.. Almost exactly 25 years to the day after his life was tragically altered 11 seconds into his first shift for the Boston University hockey team, Travis Roy (COM00, Hon.16), who was left paralyzed from the neck down in that game, died on Thursday. Mass. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Travis had been through so much, and there he was amongst us, with humor and a generosity of spirit, which I have never forgotten. Senior AJ Quetta was playing for the Shamrocks against Pope Francis in West Springfield when he crashed headfirst into the boards. He still can't move below his left knee. On our questionnaire we were supposed to ask what radio or tv station they heard about the telethon. Sounds like you are a long way from Shelton Hall, he said kindly, how about you just reimburse my transportation and I will take care of the rest? I was awestruck, as was everyone in that packed auditorium. He never walked again, but that didnt stop him. Im a professor and chair of Community Health Sciences at BU and a BU CAS and BUSM alum having graduated just some 8 years before Travis injury. Lightning. What he did with the second part of his life was an inspiration and his legacy will live on. Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on Twitter:@DanaBenbow. And to see him walking is just amazing.". Yes, Travis would have been a professional ice hockey player. "It was a long delay when AJ was injured and the kids went back out and skated again and I'm sure that second half was, for everybody, pretty emotional," Sullivan said. On Twitter, fans, players, NHL teams, and notable figures, including Bruins legend Ray Bourque and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, reacted swiftly to the sad news. Profile. Condolences to the Roy family. "But we can't expect much recovery.". Would you like to do any analyst work on TV or radio in the future? "That's kind of what hockey parents do.". "For me to be functional throughout the day, I have to plan out when I can do my medical stuff, get help, who's going to feed me, stuff like that. He was 45. Travis was dealt a difficult hand in life, but he played it well, says Albie OConnell (CAS99), BU mens hockey coach, who was also a classmate of Roys. When he completed one, he would yell out, "Boom!" For me, I have to wake up two and a half hours before I'm ready for the day because I have to deal with medical stuff and shower and stuff like that. FRom KRisten Tully. by Absolutely. Travis gave us perspective, hope, and love. The more money we raise, the sooner a cure will be found., One of the thousands of people who benefited in a small way from the Travis Roy Foundation was Bryce Allard. January 27, 2021 / 11:59 PM Boston, MA 02108. The airbag deployed in front of Gary and he suffered minor injuries. "Over the course of that week he taught himself and improved to the point wherehe went back to the next practice and the coaches were like, 'What happened?' Man United's FA Cup win proves Garnacho is a key player and Maguire must leave. He was both incredibly gracious as an individual and an inspiring speaker. He was a wickedly fast skater. A statement from the Boston Bruins: pic.twitter.com/hPIi8WsU18. Donations for the GoFundMe campaign on Tuesday poured in at a rate of tens of thousands of dollars in merely a few hours, surpassing its $250,000 goal in the afternoon. Additionally, he's the associate digital media content specialist for the Los Angeles Kings. Milton Academy senior student-athlete Jake Thibeault was playing hockey on Saturday when the scary incident unfolded, according to a fundraiser set up on his behalf by the Greg Hill Foundation. "He embodies the Milton Mustang's motto 'Dare to be true.' BOSTON (AP) Travis Roy, the Boston University hockey player who was paralyzed 11 seconds into his first college shift and went on to become an advocate for spinal cord injury survivors both in and outside the sports world, has died. Denna Laing, who was paralyzed during an exhibition before the 2016 NHL Winter Classic, also tweeted her thanks. He was such a shining example of making something out of a tragic life change. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! A memory that Ill always have is skating around at Midnight Madness freshman year at a packed Walter Brown Arena, and he was just so excited to get going and embark on a college career. In retrospect, with the maturity that age often gives us, I can only now begin to grasp the daily exertions Travis Roy has expended after his accident, when every movement, however slight, far exceeded the energy output my deadlifts, my curls and my bench presses required. Travis Roy exemplified the Boston Strong spiritof resilience, of courage, and of never giving up, Walsh tweeted. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. "He shouldn't be alive right now," said Gary. Travis was one of them and his foundation made a big difference for our family. As a long time college hockey fan I was aware of Travis injury and learned that he had become a motivational speaker. "Now, Ijust think, 'Wow, itactually happened.' 3 in the NJ.com Top 20, and its 21-2-1 record in the Public B semifinals would . The relationship my family and I had with Travis was unbelievably close. Leonard scored a hat trick in a 6 . Those of us who rowed, played football and wrestled for Boston University used to brag about the weight we had lifted, the tackles we made and the take downs and escapes we effected in our careers on the water, sports fields and mats. Massachusetts high school hockey player paralyzed during tournament, At least 2 dead after exposure to unknown substance at N.Y. senior facility, Clark Atlanta University students mourn loss of athlete fatally shot near campus, Iranian government to investigate series of poisonings, Pennsylvania man accused of trying to bring explosive on plane, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle asked to leave Frogmore Cottage. For researchers and scientists the most important question is basic: How can an injured spinal cord regenerate and reconnect the wires from the brain to the muscles and nerves throughout the body? It's part of MassMutual and the NHL honoring those who are making a positive impact on society, the unsung heroes who give back to the game, their families and their communities. All rights reserved. Travis Matthew Roy (April 17, 1975 - October 29, 2020) was an American college ice hockey player, author and philanthropist. It's a common move in hockey -- one that Mike Thibeault said his son has suffered many times before -- but this time it was different. Nobody would have blamed the Chatham boys ice hockey team for feeling down on itself. Moderators are staffed during regular business hours (EST) and can only accept comments written in English. We will miss him terribly. A talented hockey player with a bright future and NHL aspirations, the 17-year-old was injured in a Nov. 15 game. She graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Television-Radio (and an appearance in the NCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four!). A post shared by Drew (@drew.thibeault13), Jake is tough, is overflowing with grit and is determined to walk again. He also suffered a small brain bleed, the fundraiser stated. Carson pushed the back seats down as he'd done dozens oftimes before, the life of a 15-year-oldelite teenage hockey player traveling from theMidwest to the Northeast, from Minnesota to Toronto,for tournaments. "I think something with paralysis that people don't necessarily know or realize is, when you have a disability like this, everything in life kind of has to be planned out because you have things that you have to attend to medically throughout the day every single day. Elite Indy teenage hockey player paralyzed in accident is now walking Elite Indy hockey player, 16, paralyzed after being thrown from SUV is walking Dana Hunsinger Benbow Indianapolis. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. ", "Losing hockey and his dream of playing collegiately, which we now know for certain was happening, is soul crushing for him," he wrote. Youth hockey coach fired after pulling player to the ice in N.H. Two Haverhill football coaches and a player charged in hazing case, Watch: 9 months after injury partially paralyzed him, Milton Academy hockey player walks to accept diploma. Fans at our games knew me as the BU Terrier, but nothing is more meaningful to me right now as the ROY 24 jersey I had custom-made years ago. Youll be greatly missed by all on earth. September 7, 2021. Thank you for being there for Travis when he needed it the most. Carson was so good he was invited to play on a travel team. Reach her via e-mail: dbenbow@indystar.com. Youd be hard-pressed to find anyone who could give so much while dealing with an unbelievable handicap. We were strong before and will be even stronger during this," Michael wrote. He is a true gentleman, a true athlete, a true student, a true teammate, and a true friend.". Family, friends and the hockey community have come together and had raised over $170,000 by Monday night to help the Thibeaults with what is expected to be a long-term battle -- a battle that will test and be a testament to the young hockey players character. You were an inspiration to so many in the BU community and beyond. Something he was good at that would give him reasons to do well in school and clean his room. From his wheelchair, he gave as many as 40 motivational speeches a year. Thanks for contacting us. A family spokesman says Roy died from complications of being a quadriplegic for 25 years. What an exceptional ice hockey player. You will be sorely missed, but your legacy of kindness, generosity, and perseverance will stay with us forever.. "We offer our full support and well wishes to Jake, his family and the rest of the Milton Academy hockey community," the team said. Former Bruins star and current team president Cam Neely also shared his condolences. Pour en savoir plus sur notre utilisation de vos informations, veuillez consulter notre Politique relative la vie prive et notre Politique en matire de cookies. Roy, who was able to control the joystick that maneuvered his chair, regained little movement after the injury and had no feeling below the middle of his chest. Pressure sores are very common, and the bed does not allow for pressure points and that really benefited me. is a lifelong journalist and author whose career has spanned newspapers and magazines up and down the East Coast, with stops in Washington, D.C., South Carolina, New Jersey, and Boston. He impacted a lot of lives, not only at BU and in the Boston area, but also nationally. Travis Roys hockey jersey number, 24, is retired and hoisted to the rafters of Walter Brown Arena in 1999 (clockwise from top left); BU students sign get-well wishes for Roy following his injury in 1995; the 1995-96 mens ice hockey team, with Roys jersey. Carson spent his entire vacation on the ice, with YouTube videos set up, teaching himself how to skate backward, how to make shots, how to move on the ice. Your email address will not be published. For our program, he was a bridge builder between a lot of classes. "As far as what I know, there was hope of me walking again but it wasn't going to be for a while," he said. The boys love to play and you just pray it will never happen to you," said Christine Holske. Ovi wrote a message in Russian. Senior AJ Quetta was playing for. Allrightsreserved. So sad to hear this awful news about Travis. Whats your name?. ATTLEBORO (CBS) Bishop Feehan High School is rallying around a hockey player injured on the ice Tuesday night. 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