January 27, 2010

Dignard Back on the Ice

The following article featuring Yale defenseman Tom Dignard appeared in the January 27 issue of the Yale Daily News.

 

By R.J. Rico
Staff Reporter

During the men's hockey team's exciting postseason run last year, defenseman Tom Dignard '10 could do nothing but watch from the sidelines. But now, having rebounded from a ruptured spleen and an injured leg - injuries that forced him to miss the final 13 games of last season as well as the first three games of this season - Dignard is finally back. In the 16 games since returning, "Digs" has helped lead the No. 6 Bulldogs with both his defensive play and assists - his 1.19 points per game average ranks third nationally among all Div. I defensemen.

Q: Let's talk about the injury you suffered last season. What happened?

A: During a game against Quinnipiac, I had mono and I didn't know about it. My spleen was enlarged and I got hit on my side. Initially I just thought I got the wind knocked out of me but then I just couldn't breathe. I was lying down in the locker room and they had to call the ambulance.

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