from Craig Custance of ESPN,
Eventually, it's going to be framed. Maybe have a place on a wall. For now, the body armor that saved Wade Scott's life is stored at home, with the damage from bullets a reminder of a rescue mission against the Taliban in Afghanistan that altered his life. It nearly ended it.
One bullet went through his hand and ripped out his wrist. Another bullet went right through his arm."It didn't do much of anything," he said. "Four [bullets] on my side filleted me a bit. The ones that hit my vest I didn't even notice. They did such a good job. I'm a big fan of body armor."
In all, he was shot between seven and nine times on a hostage rescue mission that also included suicide bombers.
"I don't recommend it," he said.
They say hockey players are tough.
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