Jordan Smith’s pro hockey career ended far, far too quickly after he was selected by the Mighty Ducks in the second round of the 2004 draft.
The defenseman was playing a game for Portland in 2006 when he was struck by a puck in his eye, and lost all vision in the eye. As a result, the AHL instituted its mandatory-visor rule.
Smith’s tenure with the Ducks ended that day, but his story doesn’t end there.
He enrolled at Lakehead University in Canada to become a teacher. He was also able to continue playing collegiate hockey for the Thunderwolves’ program, and today was named the team captain. A feel-good story, if there ever were one. Check it out:http://www.tbnewswatch.com/sports/?cid=64625
