Post by formerBostonGM on May 12, 2008 9:32:16 GMT -5
Providence, RI -- Jordan Sigalet is winning two battles right now. One is a personal battle, the other is on the ice.
Jordan Sigalet, a goalie for the Providence Bruins, a minor league affiliate of the NsHL Boston Bruins, began his career with Bowling Green University. On February 29, 2004, the morning after playing a game against Northern Michigan, Sigalet felt numbness is his left leg. By evening, it had spread to his neck. A CT scan confirmed a major disapointment for the young goaltender as he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. MS, as it is often referred to, is a inflammation of nerve fibers that affects the central nervous system and can cause fatigue, numbness, vision loss or, in severe cases, paralysis. Despite the fact that he could hardly feel a stick in his hand or a puck in his glove, a determined Sigalet returned to the ice -- missing just one game.
Today, Jordan Sigalet has changed his diet, takes frequent naps, recieves regular injections, and skips one practice a week. His battle has inspired others with MS and amazed those who are not allifcted with this disease. On that list is the top-seeded Jacksonville Jokers.
Jacksonville came into the AsHL playoffs as the favorite in the East, and after a 1-0 lead over the seventh seed Providence Bruins, things were looking good. That is until the Baby Bruins decided to replace a fatigued Jean-Marc Pelletier with Jordan Sigalet for game 2.
Sigalet has shut down the stunned Jokers in three straight games and posted a league high .962 save percentage among starters. In his latest effort, Sigalet stopped 42 pucks and lead the Bruins to a 3-2 overtime victory, giving them a 3-1 lead on the series. Sigalet is hopeful that his tremendous play will one day earn him a spot in Boston.
Game 5 will be played tonight Jacksonville as the Bruins attempt to put away the Jokers and advance to the second round for the third year in a row.
Jordan Sigalet, a goalie for the Providence Bruins, a minor league affiliate of the NsHL Boston Bruins, began his career with Bowling Green University. On February 29, 2004, the morning after playing a game against Northern Michigan, Sigalet felt numbness is his left leg. By evening, it had spread to his neck. A CT scan confirmed a major disapointment for the young goaltender as he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. MS, as it is often referred to, is a inflammation of nerve fibers that affects the central nervous system and can cause fatigue, numbness, vision loss or, in severe cases, paralysis. Despite the fact that he could hardly feel a stick in his hand or a puck in his glove, a determined Sigalet returned to the ice -- missing just one game.
Today, Jordan Sigalet has changed his diet, takes frequent naps, recieves regular injections, and skips one practice a week. His battle has inspired others with MS and amazed those who are not allifcted with this disease. On that list is the top-seeded Jacksonville Jokers.
Jacksonville came into the AsHL playoffs as the favorite in the East, and after a 1-0 lead over the seventh seed Providence Bruins, things were looking good. That is until the Baby Bruins decided to replace a fatigued Jean-Marc Pelletier with Jordan Sigalet for game 2.
Sigalet has shut down the stunned Jokers in three straight games and posted a league high .962 save percentage among starters. In his latest effort, Sigalet stopped 42 pucks and lead the Bruins to a 3-2 overtime victory, giving them a 3-1 lead on the series. Sigalet is hopeful that his tremendous play will one day earn him a spot in Boston.
Game 5 will be played tonight Jacksonville as the Bruins attempt to put away the Jokers and advance to the second round for the third year in a row.