From Teens April 8, 2019 Issue

Back on the ice

Fletcher Burbee

The cool breeze was on my face, and I was sweating as I skated hard to get back to my zone. After a long shift, I saw an opportunity to body check an opposing player who was carrying the puck. The second my shoulder made contact with him, I knew something wasn’t right. As I skated away, my collarbone hurt with every stride I took.

Because of injury protocol, I had to leave the ice to go to the dressing room and have the team doctor check me out. He told me that my shoulder was out of place and that I’d need to have it examined by another doctor after the game.

Since I wasn’t allowed to keep playing, I joined my mum in the spectators’ section, and she immediately started to pray for me. As a Christian Scientist, I’ve had other healings through prayer in the past, and I was grateful for her support.

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