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Mt. Brydges Bulldogs President Andy Friyia called it “the scariest moment I’ve ever witnessed live in a hockey game.”

He’s talking about a devastating injury to Jaxon Moorhouse of the Bulldogs at the Greenwood Recreation Centre in game five of the Yeck Division semi-final series.

Two players who were battling for the puck behind the net fell to the ice. While getting up, the Flyer accidentally stepped on the Bulldogs’ player, causing a deep cut to his arm.

Flyers trainer Bob Bressette was one of the people who rushed to help Bulldogs defenceman Jaxon Moorhouse.

“That’s the worst that I’ve seen cut wise.” Bressette said.

Bressette prepares for difficult situations far before they happen. 

He has plenty of training, with a degree in health, fitness, and rehabilitation from Central Michigan University. He also gets together with friends to prepare for scenarios that may come his way.

On March 16, when Moorhouse was injured, Bressette sprang into action alongside the Bulldogs trainer, a few paramedics, and nurses.

“It shouldn’t matter what logo you’re wearing. If someone needs help, we’re there to help them and help our colleagues.” The longtime Flyers trainer said, “Hockey is family, and when one of your own is down and out, you rally behind that person and the people that are helping, as well as that other team.”

Everyone worked together to stabilize Moorhouse while waiting for more help to arrive. The ambulance crew came quickly, and the EMTs were able to take over.

When the series returned to Mt. Brydges for game six, Bressette was met with gratitude.

“I talked to the boy’s dad, and he was very grateful… Every player in (the Mt. Brydges) lineup said thank you to me. I’m (in the parking lot) getting my stuff ready, and (they) say, ‘Hey, you’re the trainer. Thank you very much for helping our buddy.’ So it gets me right. I’m grateful to be able to help a guy out who was in serious medical distress.”

Moorhouse was treated in London. The team has released no further updates on his condition.