Posted: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 3:13 PM | 53 comments |
 

Isles' Witt hit by truck in Philly
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So you thought the Flyers have been run over recently, right?

New York Islanders defenseman Brendan Witt isn't laughing.

Witt, according to New York Newsday and TSN, was hit by a truck this morning in Center City Philadelphia. He is in town for tonight’s Flyers / Islanders tilt at the Wachovia Center, as the Flyers try to snap a five-game losing streak.

Witt was apparently walking to a local Starbucks on Arch Street to grab a cup of coffee when a gold GMC Yukon truck made an illegal turn and struck him.

I guess that driver wanted to ease some of the Flyers’ pain tonight, eh?

Onlookers said Witt tried to brace himself by jumping on the hood of the car before he was struck – but ended up getting hit and rolling off anyways. That's more jump than the Flyers have shown in three weeks.

After a few profanities, Witt surprised a few people by dusting himself off and walking away like nothing happened.

"I'm okay," Witt told the crowd as he dusted himself off, according to Newsday. "I've got to go play some hockey. I'm a hockey player. I'm okay. No big deal."

Witt said that he "got lucky" and that he is "just a little sore." He was on the ice for the Islanders’ morning skate a couple hours later and will play tonight.
Posted by Frank Seravalli @ 3:13 PM  Permalink | 53 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:12 PM, 12/08/2009
    Maybe we should call him Brenden Wittless
    — BeerGrills
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:30 PM, 12/08/2009
    Was Dan Carcillo driving that truck?
    — NickEeee
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:40 PM, 12/08/2009
    Nah, he plays for the opposing team, but give him credit. How many people would, regardless if they were hurt or not, brush themselves off and go to work? Dude's tough.
    — Hamlin
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:43 PM, 12/08/2009
    why?
    — goFlyers
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:44 PM, 12/08/2009
    Why what?
    — NC Dennis
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:45 PM, 12/08/2009
    I believe Mr. Witt also eats glass and wrestles bears in his spare time.
    — rwright611
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:48 PM, 12/08/2009
    Stay out of this dude's way. was the truck OK?
    — revolveevolv
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:52 PM, 12/08/2009
    Could you shoe horn one more quip about the Flyers into the story? Come on.
    — Reggie Dunlop
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:06 PM, 12/08/2009
    Looks like Chuck Norris may have some new competition... -not bob levy
    — remyy
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:07 PM, 12/08/2009
    neither official saw the hit.
    — (reeducated)Yankee Air Pirate
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:07 PM, 12/08/2009
    I'm glad he's okay. Now I can laugh at the thought of that and not feel bad. HILARIOUS!
    — ilovethehatedflyers
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:08 PM, 12/08/2009
    You do have to give Witt credit to brush himself off and head to the rink.
    — BeerGrills
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:10 PM, 12/08/2009
    I'm just glad this guy didn't get hurt. Specially in Philly. Sounds like a real tough guy. Not some bonehead who takes a 9 minute major.
    — SayHello2MyLittleFriend
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:12 PM, 12/08/2009
    good story
    — stonefly


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About Frank Seravalli
Frank Seravalli is in his fourth year with the Daily News and third season covering the Flyers. He started at the Daily News as an intern writing about the boozing legends of the Lincoln Financial Field lots and hasn't left. Since joining the Flyers beat, he has covered everything from the Winter Classic to the Stanley Cup Final and everything in between. Prior to joining the Daily News, the Bucks County native did a large amount of freelance work for local media outlets, covering high schools, colleges and all four of Philly's major sports teams. He resides in Center City. E-mail Frank at seravaf@phillynews.com and follow him on Twitter @DNFlyers.

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