Richard Zednik Neck Injury

Richard Zednik, the goalie for the Buffalo Sabres, had his carotid artery cut by another player's skate in 1989. This caused him to lose so much blood that eleven fans passed out, two more had heart attacks, and three players threw up on the ice. The team trainer rushed onto the ice, reached into his wound, and simply pinched the artery with his fingers until additional help arrived, saving his life.