Last Friday the Wisconsin Badgers played at Denver. During the first period Wisconsin defenseman Sean Hill "elbowed" Denver player Mike Aikens. Aikens was knocked out and after being evaluated on the ice by the trainers and doctors he was carried from the ice immobilized by paramedics. Aikens said he lost feeling in his legs and had tingling up and down his spine. Today the Minneapolis and St Paul papers made comment on the incident. From the Star Tribune 1/24/91: Discipline for a Badger? The Badgers might not know until Friday whether or not they will have the services of defenseman Sean Hill, a high scorer and penalty collector. WCHA commisssioner Otto Breitenbach said the league's executive committee is reviewing possible discipline against Hill for an incident in last weekend's series against Denver. Denver upset the Badgers 6-3 in the first game, during which Hill, who is from Duluth, Minn., flattened Mike Aikens, a freshman from Rochester, Minn., with what has been called a "vicious" elbow. Aikens suffered a broken neck, two cracked vertebra and required fusion surgery this week. Hill was assessed only a minor penalty, but the videotape has been under review by the WCHA.(end) I personally would like to see some action taken when "incidents" of this nature occur. Usually it involves a player who is known for getting a large number of penalties. Whether it is intentional or not, (and I do believe most are not intentional) the league should make an example of the incident and discipline the guilty party. The fact that Hill only received 2 minutes for such a blatant hit to the head and neck just enrages me. The St. Paul paper stated that it was doubtful that Aikens would ever play hockey again. Comments anyone? Carol White U of M GO Gophers!!!