During last night’s game between the Kitchener Rangers and the Erie Otters, Rangers’ defenseman, Ben Fanelli took an awkward hit from Otter’s forward Michael Liambis behind the Ranger’s goal. His helmet was removed during the hit, and his head hit one of the partitions in the glass. The Rangers released news this morning that Fanelli is currently at Hamilton General Hospital, and is in intensive care. They are stating his current condition as critical, but stable.

Fanelli, 16, was a third round selection of the Rangers in the 2009 OHL Priority Selection last May. He has played seven games with the team this season, assisting on one goal.

Here at TSR, we would like to extend our best wishes to Ben, and his family. Our prayers are with you guys, and we can only hope that he can make a full recovery at this point. Good luck, Ben.

About the Author: Mike Kloepfer

I am currently a fourth year Laurentian University student, working on a Sports Administration degree (BComm). I’ve been a fan of hockey my entire life, and in high school I started to realize that it might be a viable career option. In particular, I am an avid fan of the OHL and have been fortunate enough to work a pair of internships with OHL teams. Last season I did some marketing work with the Sudbury Wolves, and this season I’m continuing to broaden my knowledge with the Guelph Storm. My long term goals are to work on the business side of a hockey club, but I would also love to do some scouting work as well if I secure a job with an OHL team. Email: [email protected]