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May 17, 2011ANAHEIM, CA (AP) — [Name removed] of the Anaheim has voluntarily entered a substance abuse program, the NHL and the players’ union announced.
The 33 year-old player has been out since November 27 with a knee injury. He has one goal and three assists in 13 games.
Doctors Brian Shaw of the NHLPA and Dave Lewis of the NHL will oversee his care in the substance abuse and behavioral health program administered by the league and the union.
“The Might Ducks ownership, management, coaches and players are wholeheartedly behind [player] and his family during t his time and support his decision to seek professional help,” Anaheim general manager Brian Burke said in a statement.
