Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The Benilde-St. Margaret's student was invited to be flag bearer for the Wild's first Stanley Cup home playoff game, then was drafted by the Chicago Steel hockey team.
It's been a busy few days for Jack Jablonski, the Benilde-St. Margaret's student who sustained a paralyzing injury during a hockey game in 2012. Only a few days after the Minnesota Wild invited Jablonski to serve as flag bearer before the team's first Stanley Cup home playoff game—the Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime that night—he was drafted by the USHL's Chicago Steel. In a blog post on Jack's CaringBridge page, Leslie Jablonski said her son was simply joking around when he sent out a tweet addressing the United States Hockey League's draft. The shock was all his, however, when the Chicago Steel selected him with the final pick of the draft. "Never in his wildest (no pun intended) dreams did he think a team would actually…
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
In a post on his official CaringBridge site, Leslie Jablonski looks back on the past year of ups and downs for her family.
One year after Jack Jablonski—a Benilde-St. Margaret's student who was tragically injured during a hockey game—was first released from Sister Kenny Institute, his mother, Leslie, sat down to reflect upon what the past 12 months have meant for the family. In a recent post on Jack's CaringBridge page, Leslie looks back at the difficult road they've successfully navigated since her son was first discharged. She reports Jabs is "doing so well" and the entire family is "in a much better place." "The last year isn't one we'd necessarily want to revisit, but there are many, many moments we'll hold near and dear to our hearts," Leslie wrote. "We've been blessed to have so many incredible people in our lives. Without them, without you, we wouldn't …
Friday, April 19, 2013
Podein came aboard as the head coach of the Orioles varsity hockey team two years ago.
After just two seasons as head coach of the St. Louis Park High School boys hockey team, former NHL star Shjon Podein has submitted his resignation. Podein, a Park resident, took the helm of the Orioles back in 2011. A 10-year veteran of the NHL, Podein helped take the Colorado Avalanche to a Stanley Cup victory in 2001. According to St. Louis Park resident and Orioles play-by-play announcer John Froom, Podein resigned from the position as he wanted to spend more time with his young children. In his first year as head coach, Podein helped lead the Orioles to a 17-5 finish. The boys hockey team finished with a 4-20-1 record during the 2012-13 season. Prior to his hiring in 2011, Podein was long rumored to replace outgoing head coach Tim …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
This week's compilation includes the death of a grocery chain's namesake, Chelsea Clinton presents top prize to student and a manufactured home fire.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. (UPDATED) Washburn HS under Code Yellow as Students Protest AD Firing Students taking part will be suspended, school administration said. The Star Tribune reported that Athletic Director Dan Pratt was or will be fired in connection with the purchase of a new playing-field scoreboard. UPDATED: SW Journal Reports Principal Carol Markham-Cousins Out at Washburn HS Robert McCauley is now substitute principal at Washburn, a Minneapolis school district spokesman told the …
Sunday, March 3, 2013
This week's selections include people stripping and dancing, a teen found after two weeks missing, a Byerly's overhaul and a new pizza restaurant.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Maple Grove Senior High Head Hockey Coach Stefano Won’t Return Next Season The news of coaching change reportedly came on the heels of the final game of the season against Centennial High School Thursday in which Maple Grove lost. Best Buy Cuts 400 Corporate Jobs More cuts are still to come in 2013, according to the Richfield-based company. (VIDEO) Keith Ellison Battles Fox's Sean Hannity over Sequestration Ellison to Hannity: 'I'm laughing at you—and it's not the …
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Number one seed Benilde-St. Margaret's School lost 5-2 to Wayzata High School Wednesday.
In boys high school hockey action, number one seed Benilde-St. Margaret School was upset in a 5-2 loss by number three seed Wayzata High School - who ultimately won the section 6AA championship title. After the Feb. 27 win at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis, Wayzata heads to the state tournament. Photos courtsey of Fox9. Check out a full Fox9 photo gallery here. SHARE: Have photos from the game? Upload them to Patch!
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The Minnesota Sports Broadcast Network will broadcast the game at about 8 p.m. Wednesday.
The Benilde-St. Margaret's boys hockey team will play Wayzata on Wednesday night at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis. The Red Knights and the Trojans will face off at about 8 p.m. Wednesday, or about 30 minutes after the Class 2A game, according to the Minnesota Sports Broadcast Network. Benilde defeated Eden Prairie last weekend to advance to the title game. Last year, the Benilde boys won the state championship. That capped a season that included the game where Jack Jablonski sustained a spinal cord injury. You can follow Wednesday's game live on mnsportsnetwork.com. Check St. Louis Park Patch for game updates. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
Saturday, February 16, 2013
SLP recently announced that another sign of winter's end is on the horizon. The warming houses will close as of Feb. 18.
The outdoor ice rinks in St. Louis Park will closed Feb. 22, according to a news release from the city. The city has nine outdoor rinks. The four warming houses will close Feb. 18. They are located at: For warming house hours and more information, see the city's website. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
Monday, December 31, 2012
We can hardly believe it's been a year since the Benilde-St. Margaret's hockey player sustained a serious spinal cord injury.
Friday, December 21, 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. 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! Share your thoughts about Jack in the comments. More stories about Jack: Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
Lynn B
7:23 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
I am so proud for Jack. And he is in my thoughts. I read about the strides being made in this area. And I also hear/read about the sequester cuts and how devastating they are to scientific research. May Congress get their "stuff" together and realize their constituents are being affected. The sequestration is not an abstract theory. It has consequences. more ›