This is a follow-up to Arthur Berman's report on the BU-North Dakota game -- specifically the injury to BU freshman Travis Roy. My brother Rob (BU '94) and I attended the game tonight to witness the banner-raising and welcome the new college hockey season (I can't believe I still have to wait two more weeks to see the Crimson!), but our celebration was sobered by the serious injury to Roy. Soon after the Terrier's first goal, Roy lined up a Sioux defenseman for a hit in the corner. The intended recipient (I forgot his name) was able to slip away and, as a result, Roy lost his balance and ploughed head-first into the boards. The BU forward lay motionless on the ice while he was tended to and an ambulance was called. The game was delayed for about 17 minutes until they were able to wheel him off the ice. The diagnosis, according to a post-game statement made on WABU by the doctor who treated Roy, was a broken fourth vertebra resulting in complete paralysis from the neck down. The doctor said that it would take time to determine the extent of recovery possible and that surgery is a certainty. Travis Roy is listed in serious but stable condition at Boston City Hospital. Our prayers are with him. Tony HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.