Shocking moment glass falls on Boston Bruins game official Joe Foley after hockey fans celebrated goal
A CELEBRATORY moment turned to shock when a glass pane fell on off-ice official Joe Foley during the Boston Bruins game.
Fans banging on the glass caused it to fall, hitting the off-ice NHL official and causing an unspecified injury.
Foley, a timeout coordinator, was taken off of the ice on a stretcher, reportedly wearing a neck brace.
Multiple reports indicate Foley may have been knocked out cold from the hit.
Fans were celebrating a goal by Bruins player David Pastrnak, giving the team a 3-1 lead against the Carolina Hurricanes.
During the celebrations, the pane of glass toppled onto Foley, who was sitting in a penalty box, causing him to crumble to the ground.
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The game was temporarily delayed while Foley was tended to. He has been taken to a local hospital, according to reports.
Foley was reportedly alert as he exited the arena with medical staff.
The Bruins released a statement, saying, "Our thoughts are with the NHL off-ice official who was injured. We are sending him our best wishes."
The Bruins went on to win the game, taking home their first win of the series.
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The Bruins and Hurricanes continue to face off in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Game four is set for Sunday, May 8 at 12.30pm ET.
The Hurricanes lead the series two games to one.
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The winner of the best-of-seven series will move onto the next round to continue vying for the Stanley Cup.
The Bruins finished the regular season fourth in the Atlantic Division, while the Hurricanes finished first in the Metropolitan Division.
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