Jeremy Langlois walked out of the hospital. The University of Maine freshman defenseman suffered a scary on-ice collision on Saturday but got good news. Both CT scans and X-rays came back completely normal.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Langlois taken to Brigham and Women’s Hospital after collision
- Hit with 8 minutes 46 seconds remaining in game vs Boston College
- CT and X-ray scans showed no structural damage
- Released from hospital and returned to Orono
- Now under care of UMaine sports medicine staff
What Happened Saturday Night
The incident unfolded during Saturday’s game between the Maine Black Bears and Boston College Eagles. With 8:46 left in the third period, Langlois chased a puck in the corner. Then came a hard check from Boston College’s Brady Berard.
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The 18-year-old freshman fell face-first into the boards. Medical staff rushed out immediately. Langlois went motionless for several minutes. Tension filled the arena as everyone waited.
According to officials, Langlois remained alert and responsive in the locker room after the play. Coaches confirmed he could move his extremities. The game was paused for several minutes. No penalty was assessed on the hit. Then Langlois was carefully stretchered off the ice to thunderous quiet from the crowd.
Maine won the game 3-0 over Boston College. But celebrating felt complicated with Langlois heading directly to the hospital.
The Relief of Getting Home
Monday afternoon brought fantastic news. UMaine Athletics released an official statement about Langlois’s condition. “After a collision in Saturday night’s game, Jeremy Langlois was taken to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for evaluation where CT scans and X-rays were normal,” the statement read.
The hockey world exhaled. No structural damage. No broken bones. No internal injuries. Langlois was released the same day. He’s now back in Orono on campus. The UMaine sports medicine team is keeping close watch on his recovery.
“He was released and has since traveled back to Orono where he is under the care of our sports medicine staff.”
Playing It Safe Going Forward
The good news doesn’t mean Langlois is cleared to play immediately. College hockey takes head injuries incredibly seriously. Even with normal scans, many players go through careful return-to-play protocols.
The freshman has sports medicine professionals watching him closely. The UMaine athletic department will decide when he’s truly ready. Recent days in college hockey show teams erring on the side of caution. That’s smart.
This is Langlois’s first season with Maine. He was committed during his junior year at Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the QMJHL. Supporters hope to see him back on the ice soon. But more importantly, they want him healthy.
College Hockey’s Safety Conversation
Scary moments like Langlois’s collision spark bigger conversations about player safety. College hockey has seen increased talk about concussion protocols. The sport demands physicality. But it also demands respect for athlete health.
Every team now has medical professionals ready. Every hit near the boards gets watched carefully. Every player who goes down gets evaluated thoroughly. That’s the standard now.
Brady Berard’s hit wasn’t dirty by NCAA hockey standards. The check was hard but legal. That’s the nature of the sport. Still, the result was unsettling. The Boston College team showed class after the play. Every Eagle tapped Langlois’s glove as he was taken from the arena.
What’s Next for Maine Hockey?
The Maine Black Bears remain focused on their season. Winning 3-0 over No. 15 Boston College showed strength. But Langlois’s injury will impact their lineup.
The freshman defenseman brings solid depth to the team. His absence means adjustments. UMaine head coach Ben Barr will adapt. The team will keep winning while Langlois recovers properly.
For now, everyone just wants Langlois healthy and back when he’s truly ready. The Maine hockey community rallied around him. That support shows the tight bonds in college sports. Saturday’s scary moment ended with Monday’s relief. And that’s something the entire Black Bears family celebrates.
Sources
- Bangor Daily News – Official UMaine hockey injury coverage
- UMaine Athletics – Hospital evaluation and release statement
- Sports Illustrated – Game analysis and injury details
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