The procedure was short, which is what they were hoping for, and that's good news.

There is a lot of blame to spread around.

We felt that our team needed a kick-start.

We're going to get some bodies back but the timing on that is really uncertain. We needed some character and strength on the back end.

After further consultation with one of the leading physicians with regard to abdominal sports injuries [Dr. William Myers], it was decided that surgery was the best course of action. The best long-term decision for Eddie and our hockey club was to have the surgery immediately.

If indeed this area is still being strongly considered, I think it's good news for Midland and Lubbock,