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Breaking: A scary scene in the NHL tonight as Rich Peverley has collapsed on the Dallas Stars bench during their game tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Peverley was immediately carried down the tunnel by the team’s staff, without a stretcher, with 13:37 remaining in the first period.
Peverley, 31, missed the entire preseason and the first game of this year after it was revealed that he was suffering from an irregular heartbeat. He most recently missed last week’s game against the Blue Jackets due to the same symptoms.
Update: Some good news in an update, via Darren Millard of Sportsnet.
Good news. Lindy Ruff comes out of the hall way and says Rich Peverley is going to be ok
— Daren Millard (@darenmillard) March 11, 2014
Announcement in the rink. Rich Peverley is conscious but taken to hospital. Thank you. Thank you!
— Daren Millard (@darenmillard) March 11, 2014
It was a scary situation as Peverley appeared in distress on the bench and teammates began motioning for a trainer to come over. The game was delayed for several minutes while Peverley received medical attention. Both teams headed to their respective locker rooms. Columbus lead 1-0 at the time as a result of an early Nathan Horton tally.
Further Update: The Remainder of the game has been postponed, bringing eerie similarity to the Jiri Fischer situation so many years ago. Lets hope for Peverley’s sake that he does as well as Fischer did on that day.
From the Stars Twitter Account
Tonight’s game vs @BlueJacketsNHL has been postponed. A decision about the remainder of the game will be made at a later date by the @NHL.
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 11, 2014
Rich Peverley remains conscious and continues to be treated. We’ll make updates available on his condition as they become available.
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 11, 2014
“We treated [peverley] for a cardiac event successfully.” -Dr. Gil Salazar
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 11, 2014
Per Dr. Salazar, Peverley was aware of where he was when became conscious and wanted to get back in to the game.
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 11, 2014
Extensive testing will continue over the next day or so. We will update you as soon as we know more.
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 11, 2014
“Personally, I thought the medical staff did an unbelievable job tonight.”-Coach Ruff.
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 11, 2014
“First thing Rich asked me when I spoke to him- ‘how much time left in the period’. You know, typical athlete”-Coach Ruff
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 11, 2014
When he dropped. It was red alert. Don’t worry about the game. It was about getting the doctors”-Coach Ruff
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 11, 2014
Peverley was acquired by the Stars this past summer as part of the big Tyler Seguin and Loui Eriksson trade. The 31-year-old has seven goals and 23 assists for 30 points in 62 games for the Stars so far this season.
It has been quite a scary week in the hockey world as stories involving Calgary Flames forward Matt Stajan, rising French prospect Tim Bozon, and OHL player Terry Trafford have surfaced.
We here at Last Word on Sports give our thoughts and prayers to Rich Peverely and his family as they deal with this horrifying situation.
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