Jay Bouwmeester Collapses on Bench, Blues and Ducks Cancel Game
St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench during a game against the Anaheim Ducks in an incredibly scary scene.
Jay Bouwmeester just collapsed on the bench during a game against the Ducks.
— SI NHL (@SI_NHL) February 12, 2020
Scary scene, all our thoughts and prayers are with Jay ?pic.twitter.com/ffTZTsklid
The teams announced the game was canceled shortly after as emergency personnel worked on Bouwmeester and took him to the dressing room.
There was a medical emergency near the Blues bench. A Blues player was taken into the dressing room, and the game is currently delayed.
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) February 12, 2020
Due to the medical emergency involving Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester, tonight’s game will be postponed and made up at a later date. The Ducks and Blues thank you for your understanding.
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) February 12, 2020
Bouwmeester was reportedly alert and on his way to a local hospital soon after the incident, which seems like good news.
St Louis Blues Jay Bouwmeester “alert, awake and on his way to local hospital” after collapsing behind players bench. Game in Anaheim delayed. Likely will be postponed.
— Linda Cohn (@lindacohn) February 12, 2020
A stalwart on the Blues' blueline for the last eight years, the 36-year-old Bouwmeester is a two-time All-Star, and helped St. Louis win a Stanley Cup in 2019. He also won a gold medal as a member of Team Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Obviously our thoughts are with Bouwmeester and his family, friends and teammates right now.