Ex-NHL Player Accidently Shoots Himself

atprm · 10-10-2008, 05:32 PM

**he isn't very bright**

Ex-NHL Player Accidently Shoots Himself

Malarchuk Shot Himself In Chin With Rifle

POSTED: 8:53 am EDT October 10, 2008
UPDATED: 9:21 am EDT October 10, 2008

MINDEN, Nev. -- Clint Malarchuk, the former NHL goalie best known for having his jugular vein slashed by a skate in a 1989 game with Buffalo, is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the chin with a rifle.

His wife, Christy, told sheriff's deputies that the .22-caliber rifle discharged after her husband placed the butt on the ground between his legs. She said he had been shooting rabbits.

The 47-year-old former player, now a goalie coach with the Columbus Blue Jackets, was flown by helicopter to a Reno hospital for treatment Tuesday.

The Blue Jackets said they were "optimistic that he will have a full recovery very soon."

Malarchuk played in the NHL from 1981-92, when he posted a 3.47 goals-against average for the Quebec Nordiques, Washington Capitals and Sabres. He tallied a record of 141-130-45 with 12 shutouts during his career.

ElleGee · 10-10-2008, 06:50 PM

He lived?

galeane29 · 10-10-2008, 06:50 PM

What a maroon!

Hope he is ok

10-10-2008, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
atprm hoarding glade candles Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: in a pineapple under the sea Posts: 4,824 iTrader: (14) Thanks: 229 Thanked 1,623 Times in 838 Posts	Ex-NHL Player Accidently Shoots Himself he isn't very bright Ex-NHL Player Accidently Shoots Himself Malarchuk Shot Himself In Chin With Rifle POSTED: 8:53 am EDT October 10, 2008 UPDATED: 9:21 am EDT October 10, 2008 MINDEN, Nev. -- Clint Malarchuk, the former NHL goalie best known for having his jugular vein slashed by a skate in a 1989 game with Buffalo, is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the chin with a rifle. His wife, Christy, told sheriff's deputies that the .22-caliber rifle discharged after her husband placed the butt on the ground between his legs. She said he had been shooting rabbits. The 47-year-old former player, now a goalie coach with the Columbus Blue Jackets, was flown by helicopter to a Reno hospital for treatment Tuesday. The Blue Jackets said they were "optimistic that he will have a full recovery very soon." Malarchuk played in the NHL from 1981-92, when he posted a 3.47 goals-against average for the Quebec Nordiques, Washington Capitals and Sabres. He tallied a record of 141-130-45 with 12 shutouts during his career. __________________ to my dh: share everything sans your sinus infection, your flu or your cold -- no need to regift.

10-10-2008, 06:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
ElleGee ~Spiritually Untouchable Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ~Long road to ruin~ Posts: 2,987 iTrader: (1) Thanks: 1,295 Thanked 1,226 Times in 674 Posts	He lived? __________________

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galeane29 JoeMama Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 5,056 iTrader: (4) Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 1,104 Times in 582 Posts	What a maroon! Hope he is ok __________________

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