An update on Travis Crickard

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SYDNEY, NS — The Saint John Sea Dogs have provided an update on head coach Travis Crickard, who collapsed on the team's bench early in the third period on Saturday in Cape Breton.

From the team:

In the third period of last night’s game in Sydney, Saint John Sea Dogs head coach Travis Crickard experienced a medical emergency and was transported to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for further evaluation.

Travis was released from hospital this morning and is on his way home to his family in Saint John. What happened last night was scary and the outpouring of support and concern for Travis has meant a lot to him and the team.

He and the team would like to thank those at Centre 200 who responded so quickly, and the emergency medical professionals, led by Dr. RJ Mackenzie, who tended to him.

Play was halted 54 seconds into the third period due to the medical emergency. Both teams were sent to their dressing rooms soon after and, with the Eagles leading 6-0, the game was declared a final and will not be continued at a later time.

Crickard was stretchered out and was reportedly awake and conscious en route to hospital. He was released from hospital early Sunday morning.

Crickard, 37, is in his second season as head coach of the Sea Dogs.