Griffins’ Alden Hirschfeld collapses on bench, in stable condition at local hospital

UPDATE (1:30 p.m.): Alden Hirschfeld has released a statement through the Griffins:

“I’m feeling good. Obviously it was unfortunate what happened, but those are things that life brings and you’ve got to learn to deal with them.

I’m super thankful for all the kind words and thoughts and prayers from the fans, and especially the efforts of the paramedics, doctors and (Griffins athletic trainer) John Bernal. It was great to have my parents, my wife and daughter there to be with me.

I’m feeling good, obviously trying to just recover and take it easy for a couple days here, get some further evaluations from the doctors and then go from there. But hopefully I’ll be back on the ice very shortly and contributing to help whatever team I’m playing for win.”

By @MichaelCaples –

It was a scary moment in Grand Rapids last night, but the good news is that it seems as though everything is OK now.

Play was halted during the second period of the Griffins’ game against the Milwaukee Admirals at Van Andel Arena Friday night when forward Alden Hirschfeld collapsed due to a seizure while standing at the Grand Rapids bench.

Hirschfeld was tended to by paramedics and Griffins’ training staff before being transported to a local hospital.

The Griffins’ release, attached below, indicates that Hirschfeld is in stable condition.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids Griffins forward Alden Hirschfeld suffered a medical incident on the team’s bench with 6:19 remaining in the second period of tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Admirals at Van Andel Arena. After being attended to by paramedics and Griffins medical and training staffs, he was transported to a local hospital in stable condition for further evaluation. More information will be made available as warranted.

The game was temporarily suspended with the Griffins leading 4-1. The teams went to their locker rooms while the ice was resurfaced, and play recently resumed with 6:19 remaining in the second period.

Here is the report from Wood TV 8: