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Battered hero reflects on game winner
Panik's 28 stitches no deterrent
Updated: Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 10:04 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 10:04 PM EDT
NORFOLK, Va. (wavy) - 21 year-old Richard Panik achieved legendary status on Friday night when he returned to the ice after being hit in the face by a puck. After receiving 28 stitches, Panik scored the overtime series clinching goal against the Connecticut Whale as Norfolk advances to the Conference Finals.
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