December 2, 2008

Halpern Continues to Work Way Back

The following article featuring former Princeton standout Jeff Halpern appeared in the December 2 issue of the Tampa Tribune.

 

By ERIK ERLENDSSON
The Tampa Tribune


PHILADELPHIA -- Jeff Halpern knows he's not ready to return to the Lightning lineup - yet.

But that time inches closer each day.

The veteran center has missed the first two months of the season as he recovers from reconstructive knee surgery stemming from a ruptured tendon suffered in May at the World Championships. After being cleared to return to full contact, however, he has to get himself into game shape and get himself up to game speed before he can be considered ready to play.

Complete article can be accessed via the Tribune Web site by clicking here.