Toronto Marlies assistant coach Rob Davison rushed to hospital after pregame medical emergency
An American Hockey League game was canceled Friday night when an assistant coach had a medical emergency in the visitors’ dressing room in front of players.
Toronto Marlies assistant Rob Davison, 39, was taken to the hospital before the game at the Texas Stars and is being evaluated, the Toronto Maple Leafs said. No further details were given.
“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,” Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas said. “We fully support our players and staff in this matter.
“The Maple Leafs would like to thank the Stars’ medical team and the HEB Center staff for their urgent care.”
The Marlies opted to forfeit the game, and it will be recorded as a 1-0 victory for the Stars.
Davison, a defenseman, played seven seasons in the NHL, mostly with the San Jose Sharks. He joined the Marlies coaching staff in 2017.
