Doyle: Ben Fanelli released from hospital

Exactly one week after being rushed to hospital, Kitchener Rangers rookie Ben Fanelli is back home.

Late last night Fanelli was released from Hamilton General Hospital and returned to his Oakville home. "This is obviously an emotional day for the Fanelli family, our organization and community and really for the entire Ontario Hockey League's players and fans," said Rangers C.O.O. Steve Bienkowski in a team release. "It is still very early in Ben's recovery that will include out-patient treatments at the hospital along with additional supporting treatments at home."

It was Friday, October 30 that Fanelli was rushed to Kitchener hospital and then quickly airlifted to Hamilton as a result of the injuries sustained on a hit in the game against the Erie Otters.

"The support from the Kitchener Rangers organization has been wonderful. We are so appreciative it is hard to express," added Ben's mother Susan Fanelli.

tdoyle@loosepucks.com