Blues’ Bouwmeester undergoes successful surgery after cardiac episode
The St. Louis Blues announced Friday that defenceman Jay Bouwmeester underwent a successful Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) procedure at UC Irvine Medical Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Bouwmeester, an Edmonton native, suffered a cardiac episode on the bench during a game against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.
The game was postponed with 7:50 remaining in the first period and is expected to be made up at a later date.
The Blues said Bouwmeester is under the care of a medical team and will provide an update on his status early next week.
WATCH | Bouwmeester collapses on bench:
The Blues’ defenceman left the bench on a stretcher after collapsing during a break in play in the first period.0:50
