Does anybody know what became of Hudon?

[pfibiger]

According to this guy, who appears to have spoken to Hudon after a group of people reported that he was skating w/ Victoriaville and therefore signing was imminent:

https://twitter.com/#!/Jerome_Berube/status/136560954677792768

"Yikes, Philippe Hudon left Cornell was because of health reason but has not join Victoriaville officially. Still could go back to Cornell.."

https://twitter.com/#!/Jerome_Berube/status/136562618029715457

"Hudon say he has two option now, join Victoriaville now or go back to Cornell in January. Will make his final decision before December"

[Roy 82]

So can/should we send messages of encouragement to let him know that there are many fans at Cornell who would love for him to return? It is his decision but it wouldn't hurt to let him know that we do care that he returns.

[css228]

So can/should we send messages of encouragement to let him know that there are many fans at Cornell who would love for him to return? It is his decision but it wouldn't hurt to let him know that we do care that he returns.

It's a tough call because its obviously not our place to suggest to him what he should do. But given that OCD hits particularly close to home for me given I have family that suffer with it, I also feel like its good idea to tell him we support him no matter what decision he makes and that we wish him well. I mean let's be realistic about this, we'd all love for him to come back but Cornell is a stressful place no matter what and its not going to be easy if he does come back. So I'm truly between myself in deciding what's right to do. I think probably the best idea would be if people just send him good wishes and don't mention his potentially coming back.

[jts15]

This is all I got from the Red Wings.

"According to Mr. Nill, Phillipe's ill at present and can't play."

I have no idea how to contact Phillipe but I wish him the best no matter what he chooses.  Hope to see you in Ithaca.

[pfibiger]

He gave an interview that's been reprinted on the Victoriaville homepage:

http://www.tigresvictoriaville.com/article/philippe-hudon-confront-un-adversaire-de-taille

We might get a more nuanced translation from a native speaker, but google chrome's auto-translation gives you the gist.

[Trotsky]

He gave an interview that's been reprinted on the Victoriaville homepage:

http://www.tigresvictoriaville.com/article/philippe-hudon-confront-un-adversaire-de-taille

We might get a more nuanced translation from a native speaker, but google chrome's auto-translation gives you the gist.

Here's the beginning, suitably fractured via Babblefish:

To everyone's surprise, Philippe Hudon gave his first skated in the uniform of the Tigers on Tuesday morning, during the daily workout of the team. Forward 18 years has not yet made a decision about its future. Within three weeks he will decide if he joins the Tigers or returns with his training at Cornell University, United States. In consideration for over a month in the home of Hudson, near Montreal, Hudon will practice Wednesday and possibly also next week with the cats. Although there appears to be a good chance he joins the ranks of Victoriavillois on a permanent basis, before the player insists that he has not yet decided. In an interview with www.lanouvelle.net Tuesday after the workout, Hudon has finally unveiled the reason for his departure from Cornell University. His agent, Philippe Lecavalier had mentioned medical reasons last week.

"For a month, I took a step backwards because of the so-called OCD or obsessive compulsive disorder. I was diagnosed last year. It was a battle for me during the past year. I had difficulty in managing the school, trouble and hockey. It was jeopardizing my eligibility to continue my journey in the ranks of American academics. So I decided to come home. I took an intensive therapy to try to heal as quickly as possible since I still want to pursue my ultimate dream of a career in hockey. I had to put things into perspective and analyze all options available to me. That's why I train with the Tigers today, "he shared. Faced with this anxiety disorder, the Colossus of 6'1''and 190 pounds now hopes to find some stability in his life. Thus, it will decide on his future by early December.

Hudon said he appreciated the approach of the Tigers, who were not charged in the case. On November 4, when removing the number 77 of Reginald Savage, the attacker attended the meeting. Mésonéro was limited to shake his grip and give him the tickets of the game. "I liked what I saw. The organization welcomed me with open arms. I feel like home. I wanted to see if the organization of Victoriaville was a good option for me. To date, very positive. Taking me on Tuesday, Wednesday and possibly next week with the Tigers, I also wanted to maintain the shape and meet the players. If ever I join the Tigers, I want the transition is done well, "he added. Nevertheless, it is with regret that he left Cornell University. He was on his first semester in management and business organization. He had spent the previous three years in high school, Choate Rosemary Hall, Connecticut.

[Jordan 04]

the Colossus of 6'1''and 190 pounds

Well, if he does return to the team, he's got his new nickname.  The Colossus would fit right in on the Dream-Crushing Soul-Devouring Juggernaut.

[Trotsky]

the Colossus of 6'1''and 190 pounds

Well, if he does return to the team, he's got his new nickname.  The Colossus would fit right in on the Dream-Crushing Soul-Devouring Juggernaut.

If we call him Colossus we should call Iles Guardian.

[Robb]

Cornell is challenging enough even if you don't have a complication like OCD. Best of luck to Philippe in making what must be a very tough decision.

[css228]

Cornell is challenging enough even if you don't have a complication like OCD. Best of luck to Philippe in making what must be a very tough decision.

Let's not forget playing a D-I sport on top of that.

[Swampy]

Cornell is challenging enough even if you don't have a complication like OCD. Best of luck to Philippe in making what must be a very tough decision.

Any therapist alums out there living in Ithaca and who might work with PH, MS, and staff to help Philippe? He also should be eligible for disability accommodations.

McGill is a good school and may not have the limitations the NCAA imposes. But if he's really interested in attending Cornell, I'd advise hime to enroll for the Spring with all the disability support in place. If it doesn't work out, he'd have lost a few months and would not have to wonder what might have been. Once he loses eligibility for US hockey, he can never go back.

[Robb]

USCHO picks up the story. (no new info in the article)

[css228]

Philippe has officially signed with Victoriaville. It's a shame that the only time we got to see him in a Carnelian sweater was Red-White, but I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors in the Q. Hopefully, we'll be seeing him in the NHL in a few years.

[scoop85]

Philippe has officially signed with Victoriaville. It's a shame that the only time we got to see him in a Carnelian sweater was Red-White, but I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors in the Q. Hopefully, we'll be seeing him in the NHL in a few years.

Good luck to him.  I was hoping for a different outcome, but once he left under the circumstances as described, it seemed unlikely to me that he would be returning to Cornell.

[Trotsky]

Philippe has officially signed with Victoriaville. It's a shame that the only time we got to see him in a Carnelian sweater was Red-White, but I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors in the Q. Hopefully, we'll be seeing him in the NHL in a few years.

Oh well.  Via con Dios.