Last week, a few Minnesota Whitecaps players scheduled a gathering of support to bring a signed jersey to Jenna Privette and also stopped in to see Jack Jablonski at Hennepin County Medical Center. They found both Jenna and Jack in good spirits, despite the pain they were feeling. These kinds of situations go far reaching and are deeply felt by everyone.

About the visit, Chelsey Brodt wrote on her Facebook page, “Words can’t describe what they are going through, yet they both managed to have a smile on their face. These kids are fighters and a true example of inspiration. Play on.”

Allie Thunstrom commented on how the visit impacted her, “It was inspiring to see two young people in such awful situations still put a smile on their face and show more concern for everyone else than for themselves. Both are mature beyond their years. If anyone can make a miraculous recovery, it is these two young athletes; Jenna, with her positive attitude and sense of humor and Jack, with his contagious smile and amazing determination.”

Briana Jentner also provided insight into her experience. “It was both encouraging and humbling to visit Jenna. It was encouraging to see the support of her family and friends, and to see her smile, despite the difficult circumstances. At the same time, knowing she still has a challenging road ahead while she works through physical therapy and tremendous pain to regain her mobility, we are reminded of the journey that lies ahead. She has come back from tough injuries in the past, and I pray that God would give her the strength, perseverance and fortitude to do it again.

We also briefly stopped in and said hello to Jack. My heart broke seeing how challenging it still is for him.  I was encouraged, though, to see the many symbols of support in his room, and that he even laughed when we were with him.

We hope our stop made even the slightest bit of encouragement to both Jenna and Jack.”

From speaking to the families of both Jenna and Jack, visits like these and messages on the many social media web sites help a great deal. Jenna’s big brother Jake said, “The visit with the Whitecaps made her day.”

Whitecaps take Jack’s Pledge

On Friday, Jan. 6, at the Rosemount Ice Arena both the Minnesota Whitecaps, Selects team and USA Hockey referees gladly donned Jack’s Pledge stickers on their helmets after taking the oath to play the game the “right way.”  The Whitecaps encourage all teams to join them in this pledge.

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