High school hockey player recovering from surgery for broken neck

... a senior forward with the Monroe Falcons, was reported "resting and breathing on his own" following surgery, the (Newark, N.J.) Star-Ledger reported Sunday. Nichols was injured during a game against the Vernon High School team at Skylands Ice World ...

http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2014/01/06/High-school-hockey-player-recovering-from-surgery-for-broken-neck/UPI-64651389032409/