The general guideline is after 21. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend pap smear testing every 3 years starting at age 21. Pap smears check for abnormal cells in the cervix as a way to possibly detect cervical cancer.
Halak, a star for Team Europe in the World Cup of Hockey last September, was sent to Bridgeport in December after being pulled from three of his last 11 starts. Then-coach Jack Capuano even took an uncharacteristic shot at his porous work.
Halak was placed on waivers (with no takers) for the remainder of this yearâs $4.75-million salary and the $5 million due next season. All that came after Halakâs agent said on Twitter that the Islandersâ rotation of three goalies, which includes Thomas Greiss and J-F Berube, was detrimental to the team and his clientâs performance.