Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - The Phoenix Coyotes released a statement
saying forward Brett MacLean suffered a cardiac emergency Monday night in Owen
Sound, Ontario.
"Brett was playing hockey last night in Owen Sound, Ontario when he suffered a
medical emergency," general manager Don Maloney said. "Brett received CPR on
site and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance where he was treated. He
was then transported via an air ambulance to Knight University Hospital in
London, Ontario where he was admitted to the cardiac ICU. Our thoughts and
prayers are with Brett and his family. We request that everyone please respect
their privacy at this time. We will provide an update on Brett's status when
information is available."
No other information was provided on the 23-year-old MacLean, a second-round
draft choice of the Coyotes in 2007. He had two assists in five games for
Winnipeg last season, from October 9-20. He was then claimed off waivers by
Phoenix.
In 63 games for the AHL's Portland Pirates last season, MacLean had 25 goals
and 23 assists.
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