The Boston Blades forward needed major surgery to repair the injury, and the Bruins stepped up to provide her the financial support needed to cover the surgery and rehab.
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Prior to the Bruins’ game against the Canucks on Thursday, the team honored Laing and played a touching tribute on the video board that included a personal message from the former Princeton standout.
The NHL has done a tremendous job in providing support and recognition for the first-year National Women’s Hockey League, and the handling of Laing’s injury has brought the hockey community closer than ever.
(Source: Puck Daddy)
