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Car accidents have become a major story in the NHL as of late, and now, former Red Wing Rick Zombo has been seriously injured in another one, according to reports out of St. Louis. As late as this past weekend, reports have been emerging of hockey players involved in car accidents, and while they don't always involve someone driving impaired, it has unfortunately become a common trend. Now, reports out of the St. Louis area have revealed that former Detroit Red Wings blue liner Rick Zombo was involved in a car accident, and while it thankfully wasn't fatal, it appears as though he has suffered some serious injuries. Hearing former Detroit Red Wings defenseman Rick Zombo was involved in a serious automobile accident over the weekend. He is being treated in a St. Louis area hospital. Zombo played 353 games over eight seasons with the Wings. Prayers up for Rick. The now 61 year old played for Detroit between 1984 and 1992, while going on to play a total of 652 games in the NHL with Detroit, the Boston Bruins an

This article first appeared on Blade of Steel and was syndicated with permission.

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