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NHL Goalie Collapses in First Minutes of Season-Opening Game

NHL Goalie Collapses in First Minutes of Season Opening GameATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec collapsed to the ice in the early minutes of the season-opening game against the Washington Capitals on Friday night.

The team says the 23-year-old Pavelec lost consciousness and has been taken to a hospital for further evaluation. Thrashers officials released no other information on his condition.

There was a whistle at the opposite end of the ice when Pavelec suddenly fell over backward with no one around just 2:25 into the game. His teammates rushed to his aid and immediately called for doctors and a stretcher to be brought to the ice.

Medical personnel worked over him for about 10 minutes before he was wheeled off the ice.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec collapsed to the ice in the early minutes of the season-opening game against the Washington Capitals.

There was a whistle at the opposite end of the ice when the 23-year-old Pavelec suddenly fell over backward with no one around. His teammates rushed to his aid and immediately called for doctors and a stretcher to be brought to the ice.

Medical personnel worked over him for about 10 minutes before he was wheeled off the ice. There was no immediate word on his condition or what caused him to collapse.

Pavelec collapsed just 2:25 into the game.

Comments (37)

  • gobluebuckeye
    Posted on October 11, 2010 at 12:41pm

    never like seeing anything like this happen

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  • The Good Source 101
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 7:37pm

    Athletes Work Hard and some Party Harder. Could be a cause or this kids got a bigger problem.
    I wish him the Best!

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  • liquidflorian
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 2:41pm

    Updated: Dude had a concussion, probably from the fall, no word as to what caused the collapse. My guess would be dehydration…

    http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2010/10/thrashers-goalie-ondrej-pavelec-still-in-hospital-diagnosed-with-a-concussion.php

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  • BigStak
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 2:36pm

    Goalies are the craziest AND the toughest in all of sports…… He’ll be fine!

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  • Rowgue
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 12:53pm

    Somebody fainting passes for news these days huh?

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  • RaisingANewLeader
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 12:21pm

    With sports pushing people to do stupid things for bigger paychecks, I am really hoping we find out he was hiding a fever and had the flu.

    I don’t want to tell my daughter that this was because of substance abuse. But, then, that could be a teachable moment couldn’t it.

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    • uneedmorekoolaid
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:13pm

      ah this isnt baseball or football, you have to have balls to play hockey not play with their (steroid shrunkin) footballs or baseballs.

      Report Post » uneedmorekoolaid  
  • RightPolitically
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 10:41am

    Prayers folks, prayers!

    Report Post » RightPolitically  
  • unionrockstar
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 10:38am

    Life is so fragile:
    I certainly hope he is OK

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  • Capt_Spalding
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 9:01am

    The bees know…

    Report Post » Capt_Spalding  
    • Alvin691
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 9:31am

      If he passed out due to a bee sting, you are the most epic poster ever!

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  • chazman
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 8:12am

    If Bush has his way hockey WILL be outlawed!

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  • Tayalynn
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 7:55am

    I think hockey should be outlawed just like guns!

    Report Post » Tayalynn  
    • Zaphod
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 7:59am

      Tayalynn …. tayalynn … WAIT A MINUTE … that’s awfully close to “TALIBAN!” Holy crap! So THAT’s how Sharia starts in this country … they try to take away our hockey! LOL!!!!!!

      Report Post » Zaphod  
    • eteme
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 1:09pm

      Yes and you feel that people should be put in boxes too. I bet…

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    • lyingling
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 8:23pm

      Try taking away my hockey!!!!!!!!!

      Report Post » lyingling  
    • uneedmorekoolaid
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:08pm

      try to take away my hockey and you will my gun!

      Report Post » uneedmorekoolaid  
    • El Paco
      Posted on October 10, 2010 at 10:17am

      these responses were just golden. I agree, nobody wants to see this, and am glad that he seems to be doing well. Go Hockey honks!

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  • mrfitman
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 7:54am

    I hope they don’t blame Bush! Pray he is OK!

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    • Chicago Ray
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 4:09pm

      It‘s just a darn good thing Obamacare isn’t in effect yet or we’d be mourning his loss today.

      Report Post » One Man Progressive Wrecking Crew  
  • Zaphod
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 7:35am

    Apparently he‘s doing okay in the hospital and they haven’t found any serious health conditions. So hopefully he’ll be back real soon between the pipes.

    Go Sens Go!

    Report Post » Zaphod  
  • LifeProject2012
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 4:44am

    We must have a massive government regulatory program to ensure that incidents like this do not happen again.

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    • PATRIOTFORGOD
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 6:08am

      Excellent!

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    • Jamestown
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 6:47am

      BUSH DID IT AND YOU KNOW IT !

      Report Post » Jamestown  
    • Taquoshi
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 9:14am

      Ah, but which one, 41 or 43?

      Report Post » Taquoshi  
    • tobywil2
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 9:19am

      You see. Obama care really does work! http://commonsense21c.com/

      Report Post » tobywil2  
    • eteme
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 1:00pm

      Yes! I bet Pelow already is ready to spend some more of your money.

      Lets name a new bill ( The Ondrej Pavelec Goalie Bill) to regulate goalie equipment, better educate and to have elaborate workshops for goalies.

      We can have workshops ( for example. over diets, how to put on the equipment right, how to handle your family, how to tie your skates, and psychological stressors of having pucks hit at you) all over the world in the off-season.

      This is not a waste of money, it will create jobs…After all you have to “spend” your way out of the hole your in!

      Well in all serious, I hope he is doing well now

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    • mdb749
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 5:47pm

      Yes, just what we need – more massive government regulations. We just don’t have enough yet. Don’t misunderstand me, I have great sympathy for this young man and hope he fully recovers and is a minor issue. However, MASSIVELY regulating what? Hockey? His diet? His exercise program? Let’s just call ourselves a nanny state and get on with it, shall we? Government isn’t the answer – it’s the problem.

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  • scguitar
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 3:36am

    As a former hockey goalie, I wish him the best

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    • HomeoftheBrave
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 1:03pm

      Me too! I have a 13 year old grandson who also is a Goalie and a grandson who is an 18 year old Juniors BCHL player who is a center..

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  • snowleopard3200
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 2:31am

    I hope this player is alright, it could happen to anyone at any time regardless of age or health.
    My hopes and prayers go to his family, team, and him.

    Report Post » Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}  
    • Marylou7
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 6:08am

      Me too! There are so many young athletes that just collapse. Lord please watch over our young and keep them healthy and strong. Amen.

      Report Post » Marylou7  
  • bennoba
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 2:25am

    Apparently the players were told during the first intermission that he was OK. Nobody ever wants to see things like that happen.

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  • DrammyCoke
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 1:55am

    Slight movement is always better than no movement. I pray that he is OK.

    Report Post » DrammyCoke  
    • DrammyCoke
      Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:12am

      ATLANTA (AP) – Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec was in stable condition at a hospital Friday night after collapsing to the ice in the early minutes of the season-opening game against the Washington Capitals.

      Thrashers GM Rick Dudley told The Associated Press during the second intermission that the 23-year-old Pavelec had regained consciousness.

      “We probably won’t know anything more until after the game,” Dudley said of Pavelec, who lost consciousness and was taken to a hospital for further evaluation.

      Early in the third period, the team released a statement saying preliminary tests failed to determine any serious health problems.

      “He’s awake, alert and asking about the score of the game, but will be kept overnight for observation,” the statement said.

      Any other updates???

      Report Post » DrammyCoke  
    • KingArthurUp
      Posted on October 11, 2010 at 10:28am

      slight movement is better than no movement?

      Not if he is dead.

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