Why Did Bouwmeester Collapse?

11 game against the Anaheim Ducks, Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester went into cardiac arrest and collapsed on the bench just after finishing a shift. Players from both teams helped hoist the bench out of the way so that emergency medical workers could reach the 36-year-old defenseman.

What caused Jay Bouwmeester collapse?

NHL defenseman Jay Bouwmeester announced his retirement to The Athletic Monday, 11 months after he collapsed from a cardiac episode during a game.

How is the hockey player that collapsed?

In September 2013, before the start of the Stars' 2013 training camp, Peverley underwent a surgical procedure to help with an irregular heartbeat. Six months later, Peverley collapsed on the team bench during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, due to the cardiac issue.