A timeout coordinator working the Friday night time Nationwide Hockey League sport between the Boston Bruins and the Carolina Hurricanes was struck within the head by a pane of glass that got here free close to the penalty field, CBS Sports activities reported. The official, recognized as Joe Foley, was hospitalized — however a Bruins participant mentioned it seems he'll be alright, in response to The Related Press.
The incident occurred after the Bruins scored a purpose late within the second interval to realize a 3-1 lead over the Hurricanes, CBS Sports activities mentioned. Video reveals the followers sitting close to the penalty field hitting on the glass earlier than a panel got here free and struck Foley.
Medical officers put Foley in a neck brace and took him away in a stretcher, CBS Sports activities mentioned. The Boston Globe reported he was alert as he was being faraway from the world.
NHL spokesman John Dellapina informed The Related Press that Foley was taken to Massachusetts Common Hospital for remark. Bruins participant David Pastrnak mentioned "We heard he is doing all proper and he will be fantastic," in response to the AP.
Each groups issued statements in regards to the incident. "Our ideas are with the NHL off-ice official who was injured," the Bruins mentioned on Twitter. We're sending him our greatest needs."
"Ideas for that official," the Hurricanes mentioned.
The incident delayed the sport for about seven minutes — and when play resumed, there was a police officer within the stands to make sure a barrier, the AP mentioned. The Bruins finally gained the sport 4-2.