A guy who had one of the longest and most distinguished writing careers in the history of The Hockey News is getting a second chance at life.

Mike Brophy, who was THN's senior writer for 17 years, received a kidney donation on Thursday at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. If you remember a video I did a couple of months ago appealing for a donor, you'll know that it was indeed a life-saving procedure. Simply put, 'Broph' would not have been with us much longer if not for the generosity and selflessness of his former sister-in-law.

Broph wants everyone in the hockey world to know how grateful he is for the outpouring of support and encouragement he received throughout this process. And now he can get on with watching his grandchildren grow up. A good day all around.

To ensure more people like Broph get a new lease on life, consider being a living kidney donor. If you're in the Ottawa area and are interested in being screened as a potential donor can, go to www.tohlivingkidneydonation.com or call the Ottawa Hospital at (613) 738-8400, ext. 82719.

If you reside in Canada and want to learn more about being a kidney donor, visit kidney.ca and blood.ca. If you reside in the United States, visit kidneyregistry.com.