Cole Fractures Vertabra in Neck

Former Clarkson Golden Knight and member of Team USA, Erik Cole of the Carolina Hurricanes was injured after he was driven headfirst into the boards in a game against Pittsburgh last night. He is expected to be out for six to eight weeks, at least for the duration of the regular season. If he returns on schedule he could be back in time for the playoffs. Cole currently has sixty points, thirty goals and thirty assists for the NHL leading Hurricanes.