jammer2 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 A nice read. It tells how Welly moved on from the pain of having his NHL career ended on the brutal injury we all know to well. What a nice comeback this kid has made. He's found a way to be relevant in hockey again, he was the youngest asst coach participating in the Memorial Cup. Islanders first round pick, an future star De Colle credits Welly with his continued growth as a player this year. Welly has some dues to pay in the OHL, but in 3 or 4 years I expect him to be a head coach in the OHL, and after putting in some time in that capacity, I believe the NHL will come calling...it could not happen to a nicer guy. Easily my favourite Spitfire of all time, I feel robbed of seeing his stunning speed on display for my Flyers....ah, what could have been. Kudos for Welly moving on and not sulking around. http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2015/05/28/wellwood-heals-with-generals-after-life-threatening-injury.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ8812 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 well, he's got a memorial cup ring now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 A nice read. It tells how Welly moved on from the pain of having his NHL career ended on the brutal injury we all know to well. What a nice comeback this kid has made. He's found a way to be relevant in hockey again, he was the youngest asst coach participating in the Memorial Cup. Islanders first round pick, an future star De Colle credits Welly with his continued growth as a player this year. Welly has some dues to pay in the OHL, but in 3 or 4 years I expect him to be a head coach in the OHL, and after putting in some time in that capacity, I believe the NHL will come calling...it could not happen to a nicer guy. Easily my favourite Spitfire of all time, I feel robbed of seeing his stunning speed on display for my Flyers....ah, what could have been. Kudos for Welly moving on and not sulking around. http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2015/05/28/wellwood-heals-with-generals-after-life-threatening-injury.html Yes it's dad that he still has minor issues with his injury but he can still lead a normal life so that something to be grateful for. I wish him nothing but the best...who knows one day he could be a future Phantom coach...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 well, he's got a memorial cup ring now Actually, that is his 3rd, he got 2 as a player with the Spits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canoli Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Thanks for the link jammer, so good to hear he's doing well. He's a smart guy not to dwell on what might've been. I liked reading how the Flyers offered him a job "right away." We bitch n moan about them constantly hiring alumni but that was a classy move, telling him early on he's got a place in the organization. Thanks again for sharing the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Great to hear he's doing well. Such a shame that he never really got a chance to make in the NHL but it's great that he's still involved with something he loves. Best of luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Monet Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Jammer,I know how much love you have for him and hoped see him as a regular Flyer. Thanks for the read. I am glad that he has moved on and appears to be excelling at a different aspect of hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 A nice read. It tells how Welly moved on from the pain of having his NHL career ended on the brutal injury we all know to well. What a nice comeback this kid has made. He's found a way to be relevant in hockey again, he was the youngest asst coach participating in the Memorial Cup. Islanders first round pick, an future star De Colle credits Welly with his continued growth as a player this year. Welly has some dues to pay in the OHL, but in 3 or 4 years I expect him to be a head coach in the OHL, and after putting in some time in that capacity, I believe the NHL will come calling...it could not happen to a nicer guy. Easily my favourite Spitfire of all time, I feel robbed of seeing his stunning speed on display for my Flyers....ah, what could have been. Kudos for Welly moving on and not sulking around. http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2015/05/28/wellwood-heals-with-generals-after-life-threatening-injury.html It is a feel-good story. I know you always had a soft spot for the guy. It's good to see he is doing well, even if it's not in the NHL at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Another heartwarming read on Eric Wellwood. https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1682192/the-accidental-coach-how-a-near-fatal-injury-changed-eric-wellwoods-path Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam1986 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 On 6/3/2015 at 1:54 AM, jammer2 said: A nice read. It tells how Welly moved on from the pain of having his NHL career ended on the brutal injury we all know to well. What a nice comeback this kid has made. He's found a way to be relevant in hockey again, he was the youngest asst coach participating in the Memorial Cup. Islanders first round pick, an future star De Colle credits Welly with his continued growth as a player this year. Welly has some dues to pay in the OHL, but in 3 or 4 years I expect him to be a head coach in the OHL, and after putting in some time in that capacity, I believe the NHL will come calling...it could not happen to a nicer guy. Easily my favourite Spitfire of all time, I feel robbed of seeing his stunning speed on display for my Flyers....ah, what could have been. Kudos for Welly moving on and not sulking around. http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2015/05/28/wellwood-heals-with-generals-after-life-threatening-injury.html Thumps up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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