Halpern Completes Long Road Back
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The following article featuring former Princeton standout Jeff Halpern appeared January 3 on the Tampa Bay Lightning Web site.
By Mark Pukalo
TBL.com
Jeff Halpern was in the right position, as he usually is. The
puck found his stick in front after a rebound and the Lightning
center delivered a wrist shot into the back of the net. After more
than seven months recovering from a serious knee injury, Halpern
had his reward on his opening night.
“There was such buildup to coming back,” Halpern said.
“It was a great feeling.”
Halpern, who became a fan favorite late last season after being
acquired from the Dallas Stars in the Brad Richards trade, is back
in the middle of things for the Lightning as they attempt to climb
back into the playoff race. It is no coincidence the Lightning
gained points in five of seven games after he returned Dec. 18
against Colorado.
Complete article can be accessed via the Lightning Web site by clicking here.
