Girl, 13, dies after being hit by hockey puck
This is a really sad thing to me, as a hockey fan and a Columbus resident. My heart goes out to a family who went out for a fun night on the town and to catch a game and had it turn into such a tragedy. It’s also a poignant reminder that when they tell you about watching out for flying pucks, and that you shouldn’t be walking around during play, but should wait for a timeout, they aren’t kidding!
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