UMD hockey player back after life-saving bone marrow transplant

UMD’s Will Francis back from bone marrow transplant

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(ABC 6 News) — The University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs men’s hockey team starts their season this weekend.

Off the ice, it was one to remember for Shoreview’s Will Francis after receiving a life-saving bone marrow transplant.

Francis spoke out about the special bond he has with the donor — his little brother. Reporter Eric Chaloux has more in the video above.