October 14, 2008

Halpern on Road to Recovery

The following article featuring former Princeton standout Jeff Halpern appeared in the October 14 issue of the Tampa Tribune.

 

By ERIK ERLENDSSON

TAMPA -- During pregame ceremonies Saturday night, Lightning center Jeff Halpern made his way to the Tampa Bay bench as his name was announced as part of the playing roster.

But it still will be some time before he's part of the active roster as Halpern continues to work his way back from reconstructive knee surgery to repair the MCL and ACL in his right knee that was injured during the World Championships in May.

"Maybe by mid-December, cautiously a little later than that, but as far as getting back I'm hitting all the timelines," Halpern said. "I'm happy with it. It's still a long way away but I'm happy right now where everything is."

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