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Horrific Scene in Junior Game as Head Coach Collapses Behind Team Bench


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Elliot Ben Jacob
March 9, 2024  (9:11 PM)
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The St. John's Sea Dogs.
Photo credit: CBC

Abrupt Health Crisis Halts Hockey Game

In an unsettling turn of events, a health emergency unfolded during a hockey game involving the St. John's Sea Dogs. The alarming situation happened just as the third period was underway in the matchup against the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles.
The game was abruptly stopped when a Sea Dogs coach collapsed near the team's bench. Emergency medical teams were swift, providing immediate care to the coach. As the situation unfolded, the gravity of the incident paused game.

Details of the Incident

Preliminary information in the tweet below shed light on the incident.
"At 19:06 into the third period, an urgent situation developed behind the bench of the Saint John Sea Dogs.

The specifics of the event, including the identity of the individual involved, remained unclear. The coach was transported away on a stretcher.

Subsequently, the game was suspended, with the Cape Breton team ahead by a significant margin of 6-0."

Game Cancellation and Coach's Condition

Multiple reports confirmed that the individual who experienced the health emergency was indeed the head coach of the Sea Dogs. The incident's seriousness led to the cancellation of the game, leaving unresolved questions about the possibility of rescheduling or continuation.
Updates and expressions of concern flooded social media, highlighting the coach's condition and the sudden game cessation.
These developments have cast a shadow over the hockey community, prompting calls for support and well-wishes for the affected coach's swift recovery. Stay tuned for more updates.

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