David Carle, the younger brother of San Jose Shark Matt Carle, had his dream of playing in the NHL ended yesterday when he was diagnosed with a heart condition, a condition that will end his hockey career.
Carle was invited to the NHL Entry draft and because of his skills, was slated to go as early as the second round. But, upon hearing the sad news, he withdrew his name from the draft.
This Thursday, Carle was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is a thickening of the heart that can cause immediate cardiac arrest if he were do do any physical activity that is too strenuous on the body.
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There was good news and bad news that came from the diagnosis; the bad news, obviously, that his hockey career was over, but the good news was that he didn't get a chance to put his life in jeopardy, as the condition was found early on.
Carle, who was to begin playing hockey for the University of Denver, was on a full scholarship there and when the college found out, they decided to still honor the scholarship; a very classy move. And if that isn't classy enough, the Tampa Bay Lightning drafted him in the seventh round anyway.
But Carle is keeping a positive outlook on things. "It's really not the end of the world,'' Carle said, "I'm really quite fortunate they were able to find it. I've still got a long life ahead of me. I have a lot to look forward to and a lot of opportunities ahead of me.''
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5 months ago
this is very horrible news...nice article greg
from 5 months ago
HCM is a genetic disease, its almost certain either his mom or dad have it too. I wonder if his brothers (including the one with the Sharks) have been tested. It is the #1 cause of death in young athletes. Somewhere between 1 in 500 and 1 in 1000 people have it, more common than ALS, Parkinsons, MLS and CF. Frequently misdiagnosed as sports asthma or mitral valve prolapse. If you're an athlete and have frequent shortness of breath (given your level of physical conditioning), or have had fainting spells, get checked out. Your next episode could be your last. His attitude is remarkable despsite a lifetime of dreams extinguished in a moment.
5 months ago
Nice article.
this is horrible news but you have to give the NHL and their respective teams and the scouting combine and things like that a lot of credit, all these tests they do now are so phenomenal.
Think of the Jason Blake situation, and now this one as well.
5 months ago
What stand-up acts by both the University of Denver and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Not to mention, David Carle is a young man well beyond his years if he is able to look at this situation from the bright side. Good story/article.
5 months ago
Great article.
5 months ago
You never know, anything's possible. If there's ever a day where I see the name David Carle playing in the NHL (or the AHL) I will be blown away.
5 months ago
Ah, that's too bad. It's good that they caught it so soon though, and it's refreshing to see his outlook on things.
5 months ago
Sad news.
I couldn't believe it when I saw he wasn't drafted until 203rd overall, now I know why.
5 months ago
This is certainly sad news, but kudos to the NHL draft staff who addressed the issue, as they may have averted a possible on ice tragedy. Moreover, kudo's to U of Denver and Tampa Bay for making what they did for this kid.
5 months ago
That's a shame about his heart condition. He worked his whole life to play in the NHL, and now he can't. How sad.
5 months ago
Great article. Now he will be able to live, without putting his life in danger. Still sad though
5 months ago
This is so depressing. Poor guy. Great article Greg.
5 months ago
Nice article! This is pretty depressing news.
5 months ago
poor guy. hope he can find happiness in another career
5 months ago
sad
5 months ago
Thanks for sharing this Greg.
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