St. Louis Blues defenseman collapses on bench during game in Anaheim

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By Matt Ragsdale

Published February 11, 2020 11:21 PM

ANAHEIM, Ca. (KMIZ)

The St. Louis Blues postponed its game against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night after defenseman Jay Bouwmeester appeared to collapse on the bench.

Tweets from both teams' Twitter accounts said the game will be made up at a later date.

Due to the medical emergency involving Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester, tonight’s game has been postponed and will be made up at a later date. #stlblues
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) 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

First responders took Bouwmeetser off the ice. He has since been taken to the hospital, according to 101 ESPN Radio in St. Louis.

The ESPN affiliate added Bouwmeester was responsive when he was taken off the ice.

It has been announced that due to the medical emergency involving Jay Bouwmeester tonight, the Blues/Ducks game has been postponed and will be made up at a later date. Bouwmeester has been taken to the hospital.
— 101 ESPN St. Louis (@101espn) February 12, 2020

Update on the medical emergency tonight involving Jay Bouwmeester 👇🏼 https://t.co/XIYh7aidie
— 101 ESPN St. Louis (@101espn) February 12, 2020

The Blues next game is scheduled for Thursday in Las Vegas against the Golden Knights.

Bouwmeester was part of the 2019 Blues team that won the Stanley Cup. He's spent the majority of his 17-year career with the Blues. Bouwmeester's been with the team since the 2012-2013 season.

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