The hockey world comes together to support Jay Bouwmeester

In case you missed it last night, St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester collapsed suddenly on his team's bench of an apparent cardiac episode during a game against the Anaheim Ducks. Paramedics administered medical assistance to Bouwmeester immediately and once he was stabilized he was transferred to a local Anaheim hospital. Bouwmeester is reportedly recovering in hospital today and will, thankfully, be alright.

The Blues released a statement last night and are expected to update Bouwmeester's condition later today:

"With 7:50 remaining in the first period of our game tonight, Jay Bouwmeester suffered a cardiac episode and collapsed on our bench after completing his shift. Thankfully, with the quick response of our medical trainers, Anaheim medical trainers and their team physicians, they were able to stabilize Jay. He was alert and moving all of his extremities as he was transported to UC Irvine Medical Center. Currently, Jay is conscious and alert as he undergoes further testing by Anaheim's physicians. We will update Jay's condition on Wednesday morning."

It was obviously a traumatic evening for not only the Blues players and fans in attendance, but the entire hockey world as a whole. Today, many major personalities in the hockey world are coming forward with encouraging messages of support for Bouwmeester and his family.

Check out some of the messages below:

Here’s a picture tonight from the @AP after Jay Bouwmeester was taken to an ambulance after collapsing on the bench. A Ducks player coming over to comfort the #STLBlues pic.twitter.com/raTPmLDD96
— Corey Miller (@corey_miller5) February 12, 2020

Our thoughts are with Jay Bouwmeester and the Blues. Hoping for a speedy recovery. ?? https://t.co/47heX9bRB0
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) February 12, 2020

Jay Bouwmeester is a wonderful person and player. Praying for him. Right call to postpone the game. ? https://t.co/aZvk1hSL65
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 12, 2020

We’d like to send our thoughts and prayers for Jay Bouwmeester, his family and the entire St. Louis Blues organization. ?#HockeyIsFamily
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) February 12, 2020

Our thoughts are with Jay Bouwmeester, his family and the @StLouisBlues and stick taps to the trainers and medical staff on hand for their quick response. https://t.co/q72kf20TGp
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) February 12, 2020

Our thoughts are with Jay Bouwmeester, Jay's family, and the Blues organization tonight. https://t.co/cCFznShmGW
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 12, 2020

Tonight, the hockey world applauds the heroic, skilled and immediate response of trainers, doctors and paramedics on scene at every pro game.

Because of them, Jiri Fischer, Rich Peverley, Craig Cunningham and now Jay Bouwmeester get to go home and see their families again. ?❤️
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 12, 2020

Sending our best wishes to #WHLAlumni Jay Bouwmeester, his family, friends, & the @StLouisBlues. Hockey is family. pic.twitter.com/nuXHuilOYf
— The WHL (@TheWHL) February 12, 2020

We join the hockey community in sending our thoughts and well wishes to Jay Bouwmeester, his family and the Blues? https://t.co/cbV1xaTPXt
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) February 12, 2020

Never forget... hockey is a brotherhood.