Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has suffered a stroke ... and will now be off the ice indefinitely, his team announced Wednesday.
-- one of the biggest stars in the NHL -- has suffered a stroke ... and will now be off the ice indefinitely, his team announced Wednesday.said Letang was diagnosed with the stroke on Monday after suffering symptoms. The GM called the news"shocking" -- but added the 35-year-old is currently in good spirits.
"We are grateful that Kris is doing well," Hextall said."We are thankful to the medical staff and the physicians at UPMC." Letang -- who previously suffered a stroke in 2014 and missed over two months of that season -- has now been ruled out of Penguins games for the foreseeable future. "He is a warrior on the ice," Hextall added,"but first and foremost, he is a son, father, husband and friend. His health is our number one priority.""While it is difficult to navigate this issue publicly, I am hopeful it can raise awareness. It is important for me that my teammates, family and the fans know that I am okay. I am optimistic that I will be back on the ice soon."In his career, he's made two All-Star teams ... and has won the Stanley Cup two times.
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