Rich Mertz reaches out to thank Thomas Lund (right) and Aaron Hinnenkamp, who both work at Amsoil Arena in
ice maintenance. Mertz was skating at the arena on Oct. 6 when he caught a skate blade to the jaw, cutting two arteries in his neck. Quick action by Lund and Hinnenkamp may have helped save his life. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
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