When Peverley collapsed, confusion, concern, relief
When the Dallas Stars' Rich Peverley collapsed on the bench during Monday night's Stars-Columbus Blue Jackets game, there was initial confusion.
Then came word what had happened.
According to Shelley, Peverley was the player rushed back. Keeled over on the bench. Praying for the @DallasStars and Peverley
— Blue Jackets Nation™ (@CBJ_Nation) March 11, 2014
A bit less than a half-hour later, the Stars let everyone know that Peverley -- who had been treated for an irregular heartbeat at the beginning of the season -- had suffered a "cardiac event" but was OK.
And that stuff about hockey players being tough? It's not just a cliche.
UPDATE: Peverley had a cardiac event, wanted to return to the game. So he's insane, but seems OK. http://t.co/It3gwNvkZh
— Sean Gentille (@seangentille) March 11, 2014
And everybody was on board with the NHL's decision to postpone the game.
