BOZON IN CRITICAL CONDITION
SASKATOON (CP) – Kootenay Ice forward Tim Bozon was in critical condition Wednesday at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon with Neisseria meningitis.
The Western Hockey League said public health officials were trying to ensure that anyone Bozon, 19, had contact with receives appropriate treatment.
The Saskatoon Blades said players and team personnel were given antibiotics as a precaution.
“(Public health) said the risk is minimal but we’re taking precautionary measures,” Blades president Steve Hogel said.
Meningitis, an inflammation of membranes around the brain and spinal cord, can be fatal if not treated quickly.
Bozon, who was selected in the third round, 64 overall, by Montreal in the 2012 NHL draft, was admitted to hospital March 1.
Kootenay beat Saskatoon 4-2 the night before. Bozon had a goal in the victory.
His parents, Phillippe and Helen, have been at his bedside since they arrived in Saskatoon Sunday from their home in Switzerland.
Thoughts and prayers go out to this young man and his family.
Its at times like these that it doesn't matter who you cheer for, where you are in the standings or what the score was we all need to send our support this family's way.
All the best TIm!
Stew