BREAKING: Hockey Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald Rushed to the Hospital
In breaking news, it was just revealed that Hall-of-Famer Lanny McDonald was rushed to the hospital after the All-Star weekend in Toronto for this reason.
Lanny McDonald Suffers Cardiac Incident and is Rushed to Hospital
One of hockey's greats Lanny McDonald is counting his blessings today, as he took to social media to share that over the weekend he suffered a cardiac event on his travels home from the NHL All-Star event in Toronto. He was helped by two nurses who were catching flights of their own at the airport.
It's true that that even old tough guys need some help sometimes; today, I want to extend my overwhelming gratitude to many members of our community. After spending a weekend wowed by hockey's best at the All-Star game in Toronto, I had a cardiac event after arriving back at the Calgary Airport yesterday.
Two selfless nurses who were passing by to catch their own flights immediately jumped into action. In the rush of the moment, Ardell wasn't able to get their names, but we are eternally grateful for their care and action... I owe them my life.
Further, to the incredible team of first responders from the Calgary Airport Police, Calgary Paramedics, Calgary Fire, and WestJet- I wish I could thank you all personally, as I know there were so many involved. They provided the highest degree of support, kindness and professionalism, and I am humbled to have been the recipient of their speed and expertise. Now here at the hospital, the amazing care continues, every nurse and doctor better than the next.
Thank you for the well wishes (news travels fast!). While I hang out here as the professionals figure out next steps for the ol' ticker, I'll try to convince the team here to bet on the Chiefs next Sunday, and never stop cheering for our Flames.
Lanny
Two selfless nurses who were passing by to catch their own flights immediately jumped into action. In the rush of the moment, Ardell wasn't able to get their names, but we are eternally grateful for their care and action... I owe them my life.
Further, to the incredible team of first responders from the Calgary Airport Police, Calgary Paramedics, Calgary Fire, and WestJet- I wish I could thank you all personally, as I know there were so many involved. They provided the highest degree of support, kindness and professionalism, and I am humbled to have been the recipient of their speed and expertise. Now here at the hospital, the amazing care continues, every nurse and doctor better than the next.
Thank you for the well wishes (news travels fast!). While I hang out here as the professionals figure out next steps for the ol' ticker, I'll try to convince the team here to bet on the Chiefs next Sunday, and never stop cheering for our Flames.
Lanny
McDonald is a former Toronto Maple Leaf and Calgary Flames. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992. We are wishing him the best in his recovery from the scary incident!
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