In case you missed it, last night's game between the Toronto Marlies and the Texas Stars was cancelled. At the time, it was reported that a member of the Marlies staff was taken to the hospital, but it was unclear exactly what had happened.
It is now been reported the reason behind the game cancellation was that Marlies assistant coach, Rob Davison, suffered a prolonged grand mal seizure prior to the game. Davison, who is just 39 years old, is in stable condition and has since been discharged from the hospital.
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Davison was immediately taken to the hospital following the episode which occurred in the visitors dressing room. He stayed overnight in the hospital for observation and was released earlier this morning. The team has announced that he will be on medical leave indefinitely.
“Following what happened tonight with Rob in front of our players and staff, I consulted with Laurence Gilman, Greg Moore and the leadership group of the Marlies,” said Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas. “I was informed by the leadership group that the entire team was in a state of shock and not comfortable proceeding with tonight's game. We fully support our players and staff in this matter.”
Due to the game being cancelled, it resulted in a forfeit by the Marlies. The Stars received a 1-0 win for the game.
Davison is a former NHL defenceman. In his career, he played 219 games split between the San Jose Sharks, New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks, and the New Jersey Devils. He is currently in his third season as an assistant coach of the Marlies.
Source: Sportsnet
