from Josh Brown of The Waterloo Record,

Brett MacLean is ready to take a chance on hockey again. And he's doing it at the University of Waterloo.

The former NHL prospect was introduced as the new assistant coach of the Warriors' men's hockey team last week.

It's the first serious step back on the ice for the 24-year-old since suffering a near death experience and miraculous recovery at the rink last July.

"I'm excited for this opportunity," said MacLean. "After what happened to me, it's a way for me to stay in hockey."

Things looked grim for the aspiring star on July 2, 2012.

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