Parents of Player Who Nearly Died in Junior Hockey Calling for Arrest

In a recent junior hockey game, Richie Compo, a young star of the Junior Braves in Edmonton, endured a horrifying injury that has shaken the entire hockey community.

During the match, an opponent's skate blade sliced into Compo's neck, leading to a critical wound.

Game officials subsequently determined that the kick to Compo's neck was a deliberate act. Miraculously, the blade missed his jugular vein, but Compo had to undergo extensive medical treatment, receiving numerous stitches.

Community Outcry for Harsher Consequences

Despite the severity of his actions, the offending player, Nate Plaunt, was handed a mere three-game suspension. This light punishment sparked outrage, particularly from Compo's parents who believe that the repercussions were grossly inadequate.
"If this were to happen off the ice and he wasn't a hockey player, you'd be charged. Mistake, impulsive action, it doesn't matter. That impulsive decision could have taken my son's life."

"There are consequences for actions; they're not little boys. They're, you know, 18 to 21. They know right from wrong." - Peggy McMillan, CTV News