Halpern Surgery Deemed a Success
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TAMPA BAY -- Tampa Bay Lightning center Jeff
Halpern, a former Princeton standout, underwent successful
surgery Wednesday to repair a complete rupture of the anterior
cruciate ligament (ACL), a partial rupture of the medial collateral
ligament (MCL) and a small tear to the lateral meniscus in his
right knee, it was announced by Lightning Executive Vice President
& General Manager Jay Feaster.
The surgery was performed by Dr. Benjamin Shaffer in Washington
D.C. Halpern sustained the injury during the third period of Team
USA's 5-4 loss against Canada at the IIHF World Championships in
Halifax, Nova Scotia on May 6. Halpern was serving as captain of
Team USA at the tournament.
Rehabilitation and recovery is expected to last 5-6
months. Dr. Shaffer also performed surgery on Halpern's left
knee in 2002 to repair a torn ACL.
