Jared Aulin Hurt in Non-Contact Game

Jul 13, 2007 6:28 PM David M Singer

Jared Aulin (hockeydb) has been hurt playing in a summer league:

Eight games into a stint in the Non Contact Hockey League’s top division, the 25-year-old says he’s likely played his last hockey game following a stick-swinging incident that landed him in the hospital with a concussion, swollen carotid artery and a pail full of painkillers.

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Witnesses say midway through a 9-4 loss last Tuesday between the Nordiques and Aulin’s TH Pirates, a scrum developed that drew the 6-ft., 192-lb. forward into the pack after a teammate allegedly received a Tomahawk chop over the head/shoulder by opponent Quinn Risdon.

As Aulin intervened, Risdon allegedly wielded his stick like a baseball bat and struck Aulin in the neck, sending him to the ice unconscious.

Aulin played 17 games for the Kings in 2002-03 and has been in the AHL since.

A quote from one of Aulin’s summer league teammates focuses on the reality of the situation:

“When I used to see incidents in the NHL like this I used to figure they should, handle it within the league itself,” said Kissel.

“But after watching that, it’s pretty hard not to charge him. Guys who have to get up for work the next morning are out there for a good time and then this happens. When he swings at three guys, you’d have to think there’s some thought involved there. Ogie Oglethorpe (of Slap Shot fame) is what it reminded me of.

“It isn’t like (Aulin) is some hack from the NHL who is looking to fight—he’s leading the league in points.”

We all like a good scrap at the pro-level, but leagues like this are filled with people who have to get to their jobs the next day or week and help support themselves and their families. Competition and intensity can remain high at any level, but when you’re not playing for a living, everything else should take a backseat to the realities of life.

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#1 - Merlin401 on Jul 13, 2007 at 07:11 PM

That’s awful. It’s hard to believe that hockey players still get caught using their sticks as a weapon. I really am uncomfortable seeing people charged for on-ice actions, but when there is something this blatantly against the rules that ends a player’s career, than maybe something should be done.

I still think a lot of this could be eliminated if penalties for fighting were stripped away and people could settle these sorts of things the right way. In a non-contact summer league though, I dont know how you would prevent this!

#2 - Tom from Detroit, Mi. on Jul 17, 2007 at 01:25 AM

A dirtbag like Risdon needs about five years in jail.

#3 - Bryan from Canada on Aug 29, 2007 at 02:38 AM

Tom,
I know Quinn Risdon well and he is anything but a “dirtbag”. He is a great father, great husband, great son and brother… but more importantly, he is a great christian man.

There is more behind this fight than what was said in that article. Since you obviously were not at the game and since I posses none of the qualities of Quinn Risdon… unless you want a stick to the face from me, I suggest you keep your pie hole shut.

#4 - Digger from Calgary on Sep 05, 2007 at 05:37 PM

You gotta be kidding….he hit the man on the head with his weapon….great Christian man my arse….and stop with the threats, they are idle and boring.

#5 - laydwn&likem from calgary on Sep 27, 2007 at 03:30 PM

I have to agree with Bryan dar eh, there is more to the situation than the article explains…I heard that Risdon was attacked by three or so guys after a string of goals that he made. So if any chopping at all was in self defense… Aulin is a cry A$$ - he is fine, and he is playing again. Suck it up *itch boy!

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