VIDEO: Jay Bouwmeester Gets Standing Ovation From Blues Fans in Enterprise Center Return After Cardiac Incident
By Jackson Thompson
St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester didn't have to step on the ice to garner the respect of his fans on Tuesday night. After suffering a cardiac episode during the Blues' recent game against the Anaheim Ducks, Bouwmeester returned to the Enterprise Center to cheer on his team.
Jay Bouwmeester gets standing ovation from Blues fans. ??
— theScore (@theScore) February 28, 2020
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St. Louis fans were delighted to see their defenseman alongside them for the Blues home showdown against the New York Islanders.
"It happened in the absolute best place that it could happen because of all the protocols they have in place and how people responded so quickly," Bouwmeester said Wednesday. "No. 1, they saved my life and No. 2, the fact that they could get on it so fast was very helpful."
Jay Bouwmeester has returned to St. Louis and has issued a statement for the entire hockey community. #stlblues
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) February 18, 2020
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Bouwmeester has already been ruled out for the rest of the season, but as is evident tonight, he will always be welcome at home. We're all relieved he escaped such a scary incident relatively unharmed.