01/21/2025
Despite the tough loss, the biggest win for the Servite hockey family was seeing Sebastian “Sea-Bass” Aceves #36 make his return to gameplay. Aceves entered the game in the 3rd with the support of his teammates. Making some outstanding saves, it was a powerful moment and a great story that you can read below.
“Sebastian was injured during a hockey tournament in Carlsbad over Labor Day weekend. He suffered a deep laceration and two torn tendons in his wrist, and one torn tendon in his thumb, requiring emergency surgery and 18 stitches. He has endured 4+ months of physical therapy to prepare himself for a safe return to hockey.
Throughout his recovery, he has encountered many people who have shown him that healing is not just physical. Mental, emotional, and spiritual healing is just as important.
While not being able to practice, he has used his free time to create a new club with his school counselor to support student athletes and their mental health challenges. He performed in his first theatrical performance and made new friends in a space he had never ventured in before. He returned to Servite High School 5 days after surgery and was immediately welcomed by his classmates and aided him throughout the day.
His faith in God lead him to persevere, and the support of the Servite and hockey community gave him strength.
After returning to play hockey with Servite High School on Sunday, he saw firsthand what the Servite Brotherhood is about, and the meaning of Credo.“