STONE HARBOR, N.J. — Recovering from his second hernia injury in as many years, Nolan Patrick hopes to make his return to the ice next week.
And at the Flyers’ annual ‘Trial on the Isle’ event to conclude development camp, Patrick found himself as the goaltender for a street hockey shooting session. Between slapshots from young Flyers fans and bubble soccer with future teammates, the second-overall pick in June’s NHL Draft was just looking to stay out of harm’s way.
“Not comfortable at all,” Patrick said of his time in goal. “I was trying not to get hit.