Falcons Statement on Wade MacLeod's Condition

[chilly666]

Springfield, Mass. - Springfield Falcons forward Wade MacLeod was stable and alert after suffering a seizure following a hit into the glass during the second period of Sunday afternoon's game against the Adirondack Phantoms.

MacLeod was brought by ambulance to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Players and coaching staffs on each team unanimously agreed to postpone the game.

[chilly666]

Wade MacLeod's family issued the following statement on Sunday night:

"We would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming show of support for Wade tonight. Wade is alert, in good condition, in positive spirits, and is resting comfortably at Baystate Medical Center. He will remain at the hospital while he undergoes tests. We are deeply appreciative of all the caring and kind words we have received from family, friends, and fans."

[Humpzilla]

Springfield Falcons vs Adirondack Phantoms - AHL...

[4thLineGoon]

Found the game footage of the hit:

Wade MacLeod gets a seizure from this hit by...

[Phillyfan11]

For the record, Columbus/Springfield sent word to the Phantoms stating they had no plans send tape in for the sake of Manning's hit being reviewed. (Not that the league woulnd't have viewed it already.) They essentially said it was just a hockey play nothing malicious.

[chilly666]

UPDATE, 2/21/13: Statement from family of Wade MacLeod: "Doctors have discovered a benign mass in Wade's brain. He will be undergoing further examination to determine the appropriate treatment. We appreciate the respect of Wade's privacy at this time."

[Phillyfan11]

Originally Posted by chilly666

UPDATE, 2/21/13: Statement from family of Wade MacLeod: "Doctors have discovered a benign mass in Wade's brain. He will be undergoing further examination to determine the appropriate treatment. We appreciate the respect of Wade's privacy at this time."

Talk about a blessing in disguise all of this could be. That could be even what triggered the seizure. Hope the guy can make a full recovery still and get back on the ice.