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Jack Jablonski: The Top Story Of 2012

We can hardly believe it's been a year since the Benilde-St. Margaret's hockey player sustained a serious spinal cord injury.

Benilde-St. Margaret's hockey player Jack "Jabs" Jablonski is the top story of 2012 on St. Louis Park Patch.

Nine of the 30 most popular stories on the site this year were about Jack, now age 17.

When the year started, Jack was in the hospital after he was paralyzed Dec. 30, 2011, during a junior varsity hockey game.

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The next 12 months brought rehabilitation, setbacks, successes, a prestigious award, a night with "The Boss" and a chance to coach. Through it all, we truly have been amazed and inspired by the perseverance of this remarkable young man. We continue to pull for you, Jabs!

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More stories about Jack:

  • Jabs Helping Coach Benilde-St. Margaret's Hockey Team
  • Jabs Gets Face Time with 'The Boss'
  • Jabs Is 2012 Courage In Sports America's Choice Honoree
  • Jablonski Up For Courage In Sports Award On Sunday
  • ParkTV Honored for Jack Jablonski Coverage
  • Jablonski Has a Scare
  • Jablonski in Final Two for 'Courage in Sports' Award
  • Jablonski Stands With Assistance
  • Jablonski With Big Lead in 'Courage in Sports' Award Voting
  • Jablonski a Finalist for 'Courage in Sports' Award
  • Jablonski Makes His Return to BSM
  • Jack Jablonski Returns to School
  • Jack Jablonski Gets to Hold the Stanley Cup
  • Jablonski to Blow Vikings Horn Before Friday's Game
  • Helping is Healing for SLP's Donahue
  • Jablonski Family Offers Thanks After Gala
  • (VIDEO) Roenick Takes to the Ice for Jabs
  • Jablonski Becomes Target of Cyberbullying
  • Jabby Golf Tournament Draws a Crowd
  • A Step in the Right Direction for Jablonski
  • Jablonski in ER—Again
  • Leslie Jablonski: 'We Take so Many Things for Granted'
  • Jablonski Doing Well Since Second Discharge
  • Jack Jablonski Discharged—Again
  • Jablonski Admitted to Hospital After Feeling Sick
  • Twitterverse Celebrates Jablonski's Discharge
  • Jablonski Removes Neck Brace
  • (VIDEO) NHL Players Wish Jablonski Well
  • BSM Boys Hockey Gets Slick Highlight Reel
  • Should Jabs Have Been on Ice After BSM Won State?
  • BSM Wins State Hockey Championship
  • (VIDEO) BSM Rallies Before Tourney Opener
  • The Way We Play The Game
  • Home Renovations Should Make Jablonski's Life Easier
  • Jablonski Rehab: Hard Work the Order of Business
  • BSM Boys Hockey Edges Wayzata on the Road
  • Jablonski Has His 'Ups and Downs'
  • 'Club 13' to Match Jablonski Common Basket Donations
  • Jablonski Making Progress in Rehab
  • Jablonski: 'I Will Walk Again'
  • (PHOTO) BSM Dedicates Holiday Ball to Jablonski
  • Richfield Blessed Trinity Students Honor Jablonski With 'Whiteout'
  • Jablonski: 'This is Like a Calling Almost'
  • Injured Former Hockey Player Proposes Safety Measure
  • (VIDEO) Hockey Players Take 'Jack's Pledge'
  • POLL: Will Jack Jablonski's Injury Leave a Mark on Minnesotans?
  • (LIST) Ways Minnesotans Are Helping Jablonski
  • Hockey Day MN to Be Dedicated to Jablonski Family
  • (UPDATED) Golfers Tee Off for Jablonski
  • Hockey Stars Making Time for Jablonski
  • (VIDEO) Leslie Jablonski: Jack Moved Arms
  • Red Knights Return to the Ice
  • Jablonski Fund Now Accepting Online Donations
  • BSM Students Have 'Whiteout' For Jablonski
  • An Emotional Night at BSM Boys Basketball Game
  • Surgeon: Jablonski 'Can’t Expect Much Recovery'
  • Jablonski Injury Puts Focus on Checking Rules
  • BSM Hockey Games Canceled Thursday
  • Support Pouring in for Paralyzed BSM Athlete
  • BSM Sophomore Paralyzed During Hockey Game

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