The Absolute Worst Career Ending Injuries in Sports

Published on 12/12/2017
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Trent McCleary – Montreal Canadiens

Trent McClear is a Canadian former pro hockey player who played for the Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens in the NHL. In his seven year career, he played 192 games, scoring 8 goals and 23 points. In 2000 during a game against the Philadelphia FlyersMcCleary dropped to the ice in an attempt to block a slapshot from Chris Therien. The slapshot critically injured him as he was hit in the throat, fracturing his larynx and resulting in a collapsed lung. McCleary was unable to breathe, he rushed to the bench, collapsing upon his arrival. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where doctors performed an emergency tracheotomy. He was hopeful to make a return to the ice but doctors deemed it too dangerous and he was forced into retirement.

Trent Mccleary Montreal Canadiens

Trent Mccleary – Montreal Canadiens

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Scott Stevens – New Jersey Devils

Stevens is a loved retired pro ice hockey defenceman, and he’s currently the assistant coach of Minnesota Wild. Stevens was well known for his defensive play and his heavy body checking on opponents, what a sight. The 2003–04 NHL season would be the last for Stevens, after a slapshot hit his head and caused post-concussion syndrome, that was the end of his career.

Scott Stevens New Jersey Devils

Scott Stevens – New Jersey Devils

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