Athlete's spirit prevails after injury

Matt Brown's life changed forever on Jan. 23, 2010, at Pilgrim Rink in Hingham, when he crashed into the boards in a game against Bay State Conference rival Weymouth leaving the Norwood High sophomore paralyzed. Norwood coach Bill Clifford made Brown an assistant coach this year. Between periods, Brown tells Clifford what he sees on the ice and more often than not, the coach agrees with him. At left, Brown shouts encouragement to Mark Maggio during a March 5 game against Marshfield. Read full story
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By Michael Mancinelli, Globe Correspondent
Matt Brown's life changed forever on Jan. 23, 2010, at Pilgrim Rink in Hingham, when he crashed into the boards in a game against Bay State Conference rival Weymouth leaving the Norwood High sophomore paralyzed. Norwood coach Bill Clifford made Brown an assistant coach this year. Between periods, Brown tells Clifford what he sees on the ice and more often than not, the coach agrees with him.

At left, Brown shouts encouragement to Mark Maggio during a March 5 game against Marshfield.

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