1.   Among them were Dominik Hasek, the superb goalie with the severe groin pull, and Miroslav Satan, the high-scoring forward with the badly bruised foot.

2.   Buffalo, which has struggled this season in defending its conference crown, was playing without Hasek, out indefinitely with a severe groin injury.

3.   But Ramon Martinez subsequently went down with a severe groin injury, opening up a spot for Park.

4.   Earlier in the season the old Young was sidelined with a severe groin pull and two concussions.

5.   He missed much of last season with a severe groin muscle strain, and the ailment has flared again.

6.   In the same game, Richter suffered a severe groin pull, was replaced by Glenn Healy, and is likely to miss the rest of the month.

7.   Johnson earned every yard he gained over the last month of the season the hard way, trying to play with a severe groin pull and a bruised shoulder.

8.   Kerr missed the nationals with a severe groin injury that had kept him out about two months, but says he is healthy now.

9.   Richter is sidelined for an extended period with a severe groin pull.

10.   Symptoms, caused by a loose connection between the implant and the bone, include severe groin pain and an inability for the joint to bear weight.