Calgary Flames' T.J. Brodie experiences an episode on ice today

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Calgary (Alberta), Nov 14 (Canadian-Media): The Calgary Flames' TJ Brodie the defenceman had been taken to hospital for evaluation after collapsing on the ice during a practice at the Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, media reports said.

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The Calgary Flames, a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League. 

Brodie unexpectedly fell on the ice and began convulsing and was stabilized by the athletic therapists who immediately came to check on him and transported him to a local hospital for evaluation.

Prayers going out for TJ Brodie today. Hoping for a quick and full recovery. https://t.co/WLjY4lhqEH

— Thank you, Doaner! (@RealSmokeDogg11) November 14, 2019

Brodie, 29, who hails from Chatham, Ontario is in his ninth season with the Flames and has eight assists in 21 games this season.

Thoughts are with former @OHLBarrieColts defenseman T.J. Brodie after the news out of Calgary during practice today. @NHLFlames pic.twitter.com/UPKU9urytn

— Very Barrie Colts (@VeryBarrieColts) November 14, 2019