NHL News: Jay Bouwmeester collapses, game suspended, alert en route to hospital

Anthony Scultore Updated: Feb 11, 2020

A frightening incident occurred tonight in Anaheim where Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench. A frantic scene erupted as Blues players called for medical attention and Bouwmeester was taken off the ice on a stretcher.

Jay Bouwmeester just collapsed on the bench during a game against the Ducks.

Scary scene, all our thoughts and prayers are with Jay 🙏pic.twitter.com/ffTZTsklid
— SI NHL (@SI_NHL) February 12, 2020

The game has been postponed over concerns for Bouwmeester’s well being. Some good news as reports have surfaced that he was alert and responsive going to the hospital. Prayers from the hockey community are pouring in and we send them out as well.

#stlblues telecast says Jay Bouwmeester was alert and responsive as he was being taken to the hospital. @Panger40 reported that a defibrillator was “close by” and #stlblues and #nhlducks trainers and doctors were on the case immediately.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 12, 2020

Darren Pang: "I haven't heard an official word. … The coaching staff, they've all walked by saying 'We're not going back on the ice to play this game.'" #stlblues pic.twitter.com/ZbY01YZUPW
— Bally Sports Midwest (@BallySportsMW) February 12, 2020