http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3342832

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"Flyers LW Thoresen taken to hospital after being struck in groin by shot Associated Press Updated: April 11, 2008, 11:54 PM ET Comment Email Print WASHINGTON -- Flyers left wing Patrick Thoresen was taken to the hospital for tests after getting hit in the groin by a shot during Philadelphia's 5-4 loss to Washington on Friday night. "He's going to the hospital to get an ultrasound done on his testicles. It's bad enough they may have to remove one," Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said. "Right now, we're not sure how serious it is, but there's a chance he may need surgery." Thoresen blocked Mike Green's shot with about 6½ minutes left in the game, then dropped to the ice, writhing in pain. Moments later, Washington scored to tie the game 4-4. "Obviously, I'd have liked to see a whistle," Flyers coach John Stevens said. Thoresen was helped off the ice and taken to the locker room. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press "

word around town last night was that it was ruptured and had to have it removed

could you imagine getting hit in the balls so hard one ruptures

4/12/2008 9:11:34 AM

you would think he'd black out with that type of pain

4/12/2008 9:33:35 AM

daaamn.

4/12/2008 9:35:19 AM

when they tried to stand him up and he basically collapsed, and was carried by his arms off, legs spread like a cowboy in cartoons, and completely limp

you could tell something was wrong

i was watching it in a bar with no sound tough, and didnt know exactly what he hurt untill later when i brought up this story on my phone

totally

4/12/2008 9:40:34 AM

no puke though?

saw a kid puke once playing soccer after he got kicked in the balls.

4/12/2008 9:43:20 AM

4/12/2008 9:44:40 AM

Don't those guys wear cups?

4/12/2008 9:49:08 AM

no fucking cup?

4/12/2008 9:50:36 AM

idk about the cup thing

that was my question too

4/12/2008 9:54:57 AM

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"Documented testicular injuries command immediate repair. Inappropriately protracted expectant management promotes testicular infection, atrophy, and necrosis. Delay in repair may herald the loss of spermatogenesis and hormonal functions."

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"Orchiectomy is rarely indicated, unless the testis is completely infarcted or shattered. Testicular injuries may be associated with significant loss of scrotal covering. Loss of scrotal skin from degloving injuries most commonly is the result of industrial or large machinery accidents and may be treated in 1 of 3 ways..."

http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic2859.htm

4/12/2008 9:58:52 AM

btt

4/12/2008 1:28:09 PM

someone should have informed him that blocking a shot with your nuts isn't the best idea.

4/12/2008 1:32:12 PM

they wear cups

but when a frozen rubber puck hits you at 100 MPH while you're sprawled out, that shit shifts around

4/12/2008 1:35:57 PM

I think what's even worse is that he gave up a nut to block a shot and they still lost the game

at least if they got the W he'd have something to show for it

4/12/2008 1:42:37 PM

don cherry always says,

"kids, listen to your goaltenders...don't block shots with your stick."

i don't think this is an alternative he'd recommend.

4/12/2008 1:55:51 PM

I'm surprised you play hockey, it's gotten kinda popular of late

I figured you to be more of a cricket type guy

4/12/2008 1:57:38 PM

i compensate for that by wearing the most unpopular style of mask and pads available

4/12/2008 2:01:23 PM

ok, long as you keep it real

4/12/2008 2:01:43 PM

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"I think what's even worse is that he gave up a nut to block a shot and they still lost the game at least if they got the W he'd have something to show for it"

lol....

[Edited on April 12, 2008 at 2:16 PM. Reason : w]

4/12/2008 2:15:54 PM