I took a trip to Chilliwack General Hospital just before lunch today to check on Neal Prokop.

Neal, who broke his left femur Tuesday night against Chilliwack, was in the surgical holding unit at 11 a.m. awaiting surgery, so no visitors allowed.

Tri-City GM Bob Tory said he had a chat with the doctor and that Neal should expect to have a pin inserted in his leg and that rehab could last up to 5 months.

"You hope it's not career ending," Tory said, "and you hope he can recover as an athlete. It was a freak thing -- just an accident. Credit to the trainers and medical staff at the building. They did good job taking care of him."

Hope to have more news after the game.