A frightening scene happened at the Calgary Flames’ practice Thursday. 29-year-old defenseman T.J. Brodie collapsed on the ice partway through practice, was stretchered off, and was taken to hospital.
Super scary moment at #Flames practice today. T.J. Brodie collapsed and started convulsing. Fire and paramedics working on him. On a stretcher and looks to be ok. pic.twitter.com/BUue9ZCf8X
— Glenn Campbell (@CTVGCampbell) November 14, 2019
Brodie was responsive when he was taken off the ice on a stretcher. He’s on his way to hospital. Flames will update condition when available. Thoughts and prayers with T.J . and family. #Flames.
— Glenn Campbell (@CTVGCampbell) November 14, 2019
The Flames later put out this statement:
'TJ Brodie experienced an episode on ice at practice today. He is alert and responsive and has been transported to local area hospital for evaluation. We will provide a further update when available. Thank you.'#Flames GM Brad Treliving pic.twitter.com/VQYqHw717p
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) November 14, 2019
Brodie has spent his entire NHL career with the Flames, being drafted by the club in 2008 and making his NHL debut with them in the 2010-11 campaign. He posted nine goals and 34 points for them last year. It’s not clear what happened to him Thursday, but it’s good to hear that he’s alert and responsive in hospital.
[Glenn Campbell on Twitter/The Canadian Press]
