Barbie
10-07-2003, 01:37 PM
It's a very depressing...
I'm upset by this, and not just for Heatly - but for Dan Snyder who had just as much an NHL career as Dany Heatly.
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NHL Star charged with Vehicular Homicide (http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2003/10/06/heatley031006)
NHL star Heatley charged with vehicular homicide
Last Updated Tue, 07 Oct 2003 7:19:16
ATLANTA - NHL all-star Dany Heatley has been charged with vehicular homicide by Atlanta police.
The 22-year-old forward for the Atlanta Thrashers was driving his Ferrari last Monday, when it left the road and hit a brick wall, fatally injuring teammate Dan Snyder.
Snyder, 25, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered brain injuries in the accident.
Police say Heatley was likely driving about 130 km/h down a residential street in Atlanta when he lost control of his Ferrari. The sports car was split in two by the impact of the crash.
Police have now formally charged Heatley with first-degree vehicular homicide.
Sgt. John Quigly of the Atlanta police says Heatley was formally charged Monday afternoon, at the hospital where he is recovering from his injuries.
If found guilty, Heatley could face between three and 15 years in jail. He is already facing a number of other charges related to the accident.
Police are still waiting for lab results to determine whether or not alcohol was a factor in the crash.
Snyder's teammates and coaches are mourning his death and so, too, are people in his home town, Elmira, Ont.
"To me Dany was the type of player if I had a hockey club I wouldn't mind having about 15 of them on it, just because I could probably work the living daylights out of the opposition, just by sheer heart and desire," said Bob Cummings, coach of the Elmira Sugar Kings.
Don Waddell, the general manager of the Thrashers, says the team will meet Tuesday to discuss the recent events.
"The best thing I can say about Dan Snyder is I don't know anyone who didn't like him, and that says a lot," said Waddell.
Snyder played four seasons of junior hockey for Owen Sound in the Ontario Hockey League before signing with the Thrashers as a free agent in 1999.
He had 10 goals and four assists in 36 games for Atlanta last season, his first in the NHL.
Heatley scored a team-record 41 goals with the Thrashers last season and was MVP of the all-star game.
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must move forward (http://www.cbc.ca/pcgi-bin/templates/sportsView.cgi?/news/2003/10/06/Sports/snyder031006)
*snip*
Heatley was charged with vehicular homicide Monday. The charge carries a prison sentence of three to 15 years.
*snip*
According to Erik Friedly, a spokesman for district attorney's office, the decision to upgrade the charge to vehicular homicide was based on the preliminary finding that Heatley was driving recklessly.
Police said Heatley was driving his Ferrari at about 130 kilometres an hour on a narrow two-lane road last Monday night when he lost control, spun off the road and smashed into a fence.
The car was ripped in half. Snyder, who was a passenger, was ejected from the vehicle. Heatley got out on his own but collapsed steps from the car.
Police were awaiting test results to determine if Heatley was drinking on the night of the crash. There is "no conclusive indication" that Heatley was drinking, Friedly said.
Heatley also sustained serious injuries in the crash.
He underwent surgery Saturday for a broken jaw and an MRI found that he tore two ligaments in his right knee. He will require more surgery in about a week for the knee injury, certainly threatening any return to the ice this season
*snip*
Waddell described Snyder as a "battler" who, despite not being the most skilful player, made a spot for himself on the team with his hard work and dedication.
Waddell also said Snyder was a popular teammate and a better person.
"He was one of those guys who always had a smile on his face. He kept everyone laughing," Waddell said.
"He was the perfect example of what a hockey player should be like."
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So, this MIGHT be *most likely is* another case of FAME gone to the head - the "invincible syndrome"
DAMMIT! I don't know why I am so dissappointed...these arent' my heros'...you can't make hero's of sports stars...they aren't hero's...I'm so disspointed.
Two promising careers ended in the blink of an eye.
DAMMIT!
I'm upset by this, and not just for Heatly - but for Dan Snyder who had just as much an NHL career as Dany Heatly.
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NHL Star charged with Vehicular Homicide (http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2003/10/06/heatley031006)
NHL star Heatley charged with vehicular homicide
Last Updated Tue, 07 Oct 2003 7:19:16
ATLANTA - NHL all-star Dany Heatley has been charged with vehicular homicide by Atlanta police.
The 22-year-old forward for the Atlanta Thrashers was driving his Ferrari last Monday, when it left the road and hit a brick wall, fatally injuring teammate Dan Snyder.
Snyder, 25, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered brain injuries in the accident.
Police say Heatley was likely driving about 130 km/h down a residential street in Atlanta when he lost control of his Ferrari. The sports car was split in two by the impact of the crash.
Police have now formally charged Heatley with first-degree vehicular homicide.
Sgt. John Quigly of the Atlanta police says Heatley was formally charged Monday afternoon, at the hospital where he is recovering from his injuries.
If found guilty, Heatley could face between three and 15 years in jail. He is already facing a number of other charges related to the accident.
Police are still waiting for lab results to determine whether or not alcohol was a factor in the crash.
Snyder's teammates and coaches are mourning his death and so, too, are people in his home town, Elmira, Ont.
"To me Dany was the type of player if I had a hockey club I wouldn't mind having about 15 of them on it, just because I could probably work the living daylights out of the opposition, just by sheer heart and desire," said Bob Cummings, coach of the Elmira Sugar Kings.
Don Waddell, the general manager of the Thrashers, says the team will meet Tuesday to discuss the recent events.
"The best thing I can say about Dan Snyder is I don't know anyone who didn't like him, and that says a lot," said Waddell.
Snyder played four seasons of junior hockey for Owen Sound in the Ontario Hockey League before signing with the Thrashers as a free agent in 1999.
He had 10 goals and four assists in 36 games for Atlanta last season, his first in the NHL.
Heatley scored a team-record 41 goals with the Thrashers last season and was MVP of the all-star game.
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must move forward (http://www.cbc.ca/pcgi-bin/templates/sportsView.cgi?/news/2003/10/06/Sports/snyder031006)
*snip*
Heatley was charged with vehicular homicide Monday. The charge carries a prison sentence of three to 15 years.
*snip*
According to Erik Friedly, a spokesman for district attorney's office, the decision to upgrade the charge to vehicular homicide was based on the preliminary finding that Heatley was driving recklessly.
Police said Heatley was driving his Ferrari at about 130 kilometres an hour on a narrow two-lane road last Monday night when he lost control, spun off the road and smashed into a fence.
The car was ripped in half. Snyder, who was a passenger, was ejected from the vehicle. Heatley got out on his own but collapsed steps from the car.
Police were awaiting test results to determine if Heatley was drinking on the night of the crash. There is "no conclusive indication" that Heatley was drinking, Friedly said.
Heatley also sustained serious injuries in the crash.
He underwent surgery Saturday for a broken jaw and an MRI found that he tore two ligaments in his right knee. He will require more surgery in about a week for the knee injury, certainly threatening any return to the ice this season
*snip*
Waddell described Snyder as a "battler" who, despite not being the most skilful player, made a spot for himself on the team with his hard work and dedication.
Waddell also said Snyder was a popular teammate and a better person.
"He was one of those guys who always had a smile on his face. He kept everyone laughing," Waddell said.
"He was the perfect example of what a hockey player should be like."
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So, this MIGHT be *most likely is* another case of FAME gone to the head - the "invincible syndrome"
DAMMIT! I don't know why I am so dissappointed...these arent' my heros'...you can't make hero's of sports stars...they aren't hero's...I'm so disspointed.
Two promising careers ended in the blink of an eye.
DAMMIT!