Shock moment and game abandonment in the NHL game between St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks. Blues defender Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench.
- Jay Bouwmeester collapsed in an NHL game
- The 36-year-old defense star of the St. Louis Blues collapsed on the bench
- The opponents of the Stanley Cup winner were the Anaheim Ducks with the German Korbinian Holzer
Munich - shock in the NHL ! Defense star Jay Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench in the game between the St. Louis Blues and the Anaheim Ducks . Immediate relief measures by the teams of doctors present stabilized the condition of the 36-year-old.
There were dramatic scenes that took place along the way. Bouwmeester's teammates gestured wildly for help when he collapsed on the bench. The NHL stars were shocked to see how the 36-year-old was provided for and taken away.
NHL: game abandoned - ice hockey star collapses on the bench
A German also experienced the incident up close: Korbinian Holzer . The Munich native has been under contract with the Ducks from Anaheim since 2015. After the incident, all players of both teams gathered on the ice, shortly afterwards the game was stopped.
A little later there was a press release from the Blues. There the general manager of the franchise, Doug Armstrong , commented on the drama: " Jay Bouwmeester suffered a heart attack and then collapsed," said Armstrong.
Jay Bouwmeester suffered a cardiac episode and collapsed on our bench after completing his shift. Thankfully, with the quick response of our medical trainers, Anaheim medical trainers and their team physicians, they were able to stabilize Jay. He was alert and moving all of his extremities as he was transported to UC Irvine Medical Center. Currently, Jay is conscious and alert as he undergoes further testing by Anaheim's physicians. We will update Jay's condition on Wednesday morning. "
Thanks to the "quick reaction of our medical department and that of the Anaheim Ducks", Bouwmeester was quickly stabilized. The defender was responsive and was able to "move all limbs" when transported to the UC Irvine Medical Center.
NHL shock: Jay Bouwmeesester suffers a heart attack
Bouwmeester was currently conscious and the doctors would carry out further tests, which is why he had to stay in the hospital. On Wednesday morning (local time) an update on the health status of the defender will be given.
Boewmeester has not yet missed a game this season. In total, the Canadian has appeared in the NHL 1,241 times. The defense star is also one of the most successful cracks in the league.
He won the Stanley Cup with the Blues, won Olympic gold in Sochi in 2014 and became world champion with Canada in 2003 and 2004. Bouwmeester thus belongs to the so-called "Triple Gold Club".
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