'“Thank you for all the well wishes, prayers and support!” he said in closing. “It has meant more than you will ever know!”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo details his illness in open letter to fans
Archives for July 25, 2017
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo says concussion led to absence
'He decided to sit out a game the next night, thinking rest would help. When it didn’t, he went to the hospital.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo says concussion led to absence
St. Paul native Kyle Okposo opens up about ‘scary’ season-ending illness
'“I still couldn’t sleep, and the weight loss continued at an alarming rate,” Okposo wrote. “At one point, I weighed less than 200 pounds. I haven’t weighed that little since I was 17.”' … [Read more...] about St. Paul native Kyle Okposo opens up about ‘scary’ season-ending illness
Okposo says he’s healthy after concussion put him in ICU
'“I’ve worked with a lot of different people — concussion experts and people who have dealt with concussions themselves — and I feel confident in the fact that I can play hockey again,” Okposo said in the letter. “In fact, I know I can play again. I know I can play and not worry about hitting my head, which is a major hurdle for someone who’s dealt with this. If I didn’t feel … [Read more...] about Okposo says he’s healthy after concussion put him in ICU
Sabres' Okposo reveals mystery illness
'The 29-year-old wrote that the medication he took to sleep caused a "negative reaction," leading to rapid weight loss. He was administered to Neuro Surgical ICU at Buffalo General Medical Center, the medical ward that deals with neurological injuries such as strokes, concussions, trauma and tumors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo reveals mystery illness
Okposo writes thank you letter to the hockey community
'"But in the ensuing days, my mood began to change. I didn't notice, but the people around me did. By the time we were playing our game against Florida on March 27, I had been having trouble sleeping for a couple of days already. My senses for some reason were worsening with each passing day. I thought I was just overtired."' … [Read more...] about Okposo writes thank you letter to the hockey community
Kyle Okposo details health scare in open letter to fans
'"Dealing with an injury like this can change your perspective on life. It makes you evaluate what's truly important. Hockey, of course, is extremely important to me. It's my job, and it's what I've done my whole life. But in saying that, I also don't want hockey to define me as a person. I want to be somebody who is known as a good person first and foremost."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo details health scare in open letter to fans
Okposo ready for season with Sabres after recovering from concussion
'"When things only got worse the next day, I spoke with [then-Sabres coach Dan Bylsma] and made the decision to sit that one out. I thought some rest and time off would do the trick. But even then, things didn't improve. I went to the hospital hoping that they could find a way for me to get some sleep.' … [Read more...] about Okposo ready for season with Sabres after recovering from concussion
Thank you from Kyle Okposo
'Intensive care is a scary place to be, but I needed a place where I could be stabilized. My doctors felt that the Neuro Surgical ICU at Buffalo General was the best place for that to happen. I can't thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Buffalo General enough. The people there that took care of me were exceptional. It's impossible for me to overstate my support for them and … [Read more...] about Thank you from Kyle Okposo
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
When diver found Dick Gamble's Hall of Fame ring in lake, son Craig was hung out to dry (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks sign Muzito-Bagenda to AHL contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage