Flames defenceman T.J. Brodie collapses during practice - Sportsnet.ca

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames say defenceman TJ Brodie has been taken to hospital for evaluation after collapsing during a team practice.

Practice was halted when Brodie fell to the ice and was convulsing during a skate earlier today. The defenceman was taken off the ice on a stretcher.

A very intense scene here at the Dome, leaving witnesses shaken by the scene of a player convulsing on the ice with what very quickly appeared to be a serious situation. He’s under medical care now and the team is waiting for more details to share. https://t.co/aJJmFTPSmj

— Eric Francis (@EricFrancis) November 14, 2019

"TJ Brodie experienced an episode on ice at practice today," the Flames said in a statement. "He is alert and responsive and has been transported to local area hospital for evaluation. We will provide a further update when available."

Brodie is in his ninth season with the Flames. The native of Chatham, Ont., has eight assists in 21 games this season.

More details to come when available…

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November 15, 2019 at 02:46AM