The only bad part was the nervousness of not knowing what was going on. But you certainly don't want anything like that happening once more. Once is enough. The 52-seat luxury plane, which is shared by the Detroit Tigers, remained in Sacramento for repairs. Flying is a major part of a professional athlete's life.
Most flights pass without incident.
You know flying and traveling a lot is part of your job, but it's a scary feeling when something goes wrong. I'm not the greatest flyer. There were a few times where we blew an engine on takeoff or in the air. I was a nervous wreck for a little after that. You just know you have to do it and get over it if you're going to play hockey.