NHL Announcer Suffered 'Significant Medical Emergency' Monday
01/27/2025 02:52 PM
Prayers are pouring in for an NHL announcer on Monday afternoon.
Washington Capitals public address announcer Wes Johnson suffered a "significant medical emergency" on Monday, according to the team.
The NHL franchise announced that they are thinking of the announcer on Monday.
"The Washington Capitals express our heartfelt thoughts and send our best wishes to our beloved public address announcer, Wes Johnson. Please visit the GoFundMe page established by the Johnson family for additional support," the team announced.
The Washington Capitals express our heartfelt thoughts and send our best wishes to our beloved public address announcer, Wes Johnson.
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 27, 2025
Please visit the GoFundMe page established by the Johnson family for additional support at https://t.co/2cUDf6v6Impic.twitter.com/sxwolDSjC4
Johnson was reportedly found unresponsive at a hotel. It's unclear what happened.
"On Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, Wes volunteered to host a benefit event for the National Alzheimer's Foundation in Atlanta. He flew down and checked into his hotel room- but something happened and he didn't make it out of the hotel," the GoFundMe reads.
"When he didn't show up at the event, his wife Kim tried desperately to get in touch with him. It took hotel security to enter his room and discover him unconscious and barely alive.
"EMT crews struggled to find a pulse.
"Right now, Wes continues to battle for his life in an intensive care unit."
His family is asking for donations.
"If your life has ever been touched by his work or his heart- it's time to show your gratitude. If you've ever joined him in UNLEASHING THE FURY- donate now. If his comedy has ever made you laugh- donate now," they said.
"Wes has always been the friend who would give you his last dollar, as well as the shirt off his back. Wes volunteers for so many causes and is always the first person to jump at helping anyone who asks, and even helping those who don't ask.
"It's your turn to show him your gratitude and love. Please make a donation to help his family get through this period and cover his medical expenses as well as cover the time he will be unable to work."
The Washington Capitals express our heartfelt thoughts and send our best wishes to our beloved public address announcer, Wes Johnson.
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 27, 2025
Please visit the GoFundMe page established by the Johnson family for additional support at https://t.co/2cUDf6v6Impic.twitter.com/sxwolDSjC4
Our thoughts are with him and his family during this scary time.
