The local hockey community is rallying in support of Bishop Feehan varsity hockey player A.J. Quetta, who suffered a "significant injury" during a game against Pope Francis in West Springfield Tuesday night.
According to the Boston Globe, Quetta, a senior from North Providence, R.I., crashed headfirst into the boards and had to be stretchered off the ice before being transported to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
"It is a significant injury," Bishop Feehan president Tim Sullivan told the Globe. "We are all praying for A.J., his family, and his doctors."
A GoFundMe page set up to help pay for Quetta's surgeries says he "might not be able to move his body again." It has already raised over $50,000 as of Wednesday evening.
The Boston Bruins released a statement in support of Quetta on Wednesday:
"The Boston Bruins are sending best wishes to Bishop Feehan hockey player A.J. Quetta.
"We are keeping A.J., his family, and the Bishop Feehan community in our hearts during this very difficult time."
The Bruins have been wearing "TR24" emblems on their helmets this season in honor of Travis Roy, who passed away in October and who dedicated his life to raising awareness and money for those who had suffered spinal cord injuries.
The Greg Hill Foundation is also raising money to help Quetta and his family, and is matching all donations received up to $10,000. You can donate through The Greg Hill Foundation here.
