CPR Saves Hockey Player’s Life

A hockey player’s life was saved by a teammate’s recent CPR training after he collapsed on the ice—highlighting how vital bystander intervention is in cardiac emergencies. Despite no prior health red flags, Mark Cloutier’s heart stopped for 17 minutes before help arrived. Jonathan Blakey, who’d just completed a refresher course, stepped in immediately, recalling the training instinctively. Cloutier spent three days in the hospital and is now recovering, crediting Blakey and others for their quick action. He’s even jokingly adopted the nickname “Plaque Breakaway” for his heart attack—and is eager to meet his newborn twin grandsons. Blakey, though inexperienced, says the training made the moment feel natural, urging everyone to learn CPR—it’s not just for athletes or seniors, but for anyone, because you might be the one to save a life. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ad0c82395829644