Watch above: Tim Bozon recovers from meningitis, back playing hockey
SASKATOON – After being struck with life-threatening meningitis earlier this year, hockey player Tim Bozon is back in town to face off against the Saskatoon Blades.
Bozon, who was hospitalized at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, visited the hospital on Monday to give an in-person thank-you to the people who helped him through the critical case, as well as invite them to the game on Wednesday.
“It was important to come back and see the people that helped me when I was at the hospital,” said Bozon.
“Knowing I was coming back to Saskatoon, it was something I felt I needed to do. It was something I will never forget and I wanted to thank them one more time for what they did for me and for my family.”
Bozon is a forward for the WHL’s Kootenay Ice, and recovered in time to play for the French national team only five months after being released from RUH. Due to an injury, Bozon will not be playing on Wednesday in Saskatoon, but he will drop the puck at the game.
“I think I fully recovered (from meningitis). I still have problems with my memory and it takes time to recover from such a sickness,” said Bozon.
“I did really intense training for five to six months every day, twice a day. It’s been tough but I had to do it if I ever wanted to play hockey again.”
The Montreal Canadiens prospect is looking forward to a fresh start and a new season since his near-death experience seven-and-a-half months ago.
“Just always believe,” said Bozon. “Obviously it’s unlucky if you go through something like this, but you can come out of it stronger than ever. Playing hockey and pro hockey has always been my dream, so I fought for it and I always believed I would be back.”
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