2004 Penn State graduate Doug Bennett plays an integral role in the health and performance of the world's elite athletes. As Head Athletic Trainer of the Carolina Hurricanes, Doug shares his experiences from his days at Penn State to the challenges of the COVID pandemic and the one time that a zamboni driver became an emergency goalie in a NHL game.
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(5:00) - The start of the pandemic and initial reactions from the team
(7:50) - The stoppage/pause of the NHL season
(11:20) - Life in the NHL Bubble
(12:50) - The many responsibilities of being the Head Athletic Trainer for the Carolina Hurricanes
(18:40) - The epic story of David Ayres, the 42 year old zamboni driver, who played in a NHL game
(24:45) - Tending to injuries on the ice
(26:00) - The Penn State experience
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