Jack Jablonski could have been well on his way to a career in the USHL, America’s top junior hockey league, before he was paralyzed in a Minnesota high school game late in 2011.
USHL’s Chicago Steel draft paralyzed hockey player Jack Jablonski
Jack Jablonski’s story got a little bit sweeter on Tuesday night as a USHL team made his dream come true.
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The injury changed those plans a bit, confining Jablonski to a wheelchair and ending his hopes at an on-ice career. But that didn’t stop Jablonski from joking about it on Twitter this week before the 2013 USHL Draft...
Dear USHL teams, Just thought I'd let u know I am eligible for tomorrow's draft. Sincerely Jack Jablonski
— Jack Jablonski (@Jabs_13) May 7, 2013
... nor did it stop the Chicago Steel from being incredible, making Jablonski’s wish come true, and slicing a lot of onions in here...
With the final pick the Steel draft Jack Jablonski. Congrats @jabs_13 on becoming a member of the Steel!
— Chicago Steel (@ChicagoSteel) May 8, 2013
Best night ever. #steel
— Jack Jablonski (@Jabs_13) May 8, 2013
Keep up with Jablonski here as he continues to shock doctors with his progress.
