Pins were put in this thumb , and he played with the pins and a brace on his thumb .
However , at the beginning of the season , Vokoun injured his thumb during a game and was required to have surgery .
Pins were put in this thumb , and Vokoun played with the pins and a brace on Vokoun thumb thumb .
However , at the beginning of the season , Vokoun injured his thumb during a game and was required to have surgery .