For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 22, 2016

Contact: Captain Richard Flynn, PIO
Office: 781-316-3907
Cell: 781-844-1224
Email: rflynn@town.arlington.ma.us

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Boston Bruins to Recognize Off-Duty Arlington Police Officer for Heroic Efforts During Inaugural First Responder Night 

ARLINGTON — Chief Frederick Ryan is pleased to announce that the Boston Bruins, as part of their inaugural First Responder Night, are honoring Officer Michael Hogan for saving a 76-year-old man’s life after he went into cardiac arrest.

To show their appreciation for first responders, the Boston sports team will recognize a group of men and women tonight at 7 p.m. during the Bruins versus Columbus Blue Jackets game at TD Garden.

Honorees and their families will be acknowledged throughout the game, with a photo montage on the high definition video scoreboard, Zamboni rides, the opportunity to high-five Bruins players before they take the ice, and more.

Officer Hogan will be saluted for his efforts on Oct. 14. That night, at approximately 10:30 p.m., police were dispatched to the Ed Burns Arena Ice Skating Rink on the report of an unresponsive male.

Upon arrival, an officer discovered a male hockey player laying on the ice receiving medical treatment from Officer Hogan, who was off duty at the time.

Officer Hogan stated that while he was skating in a men’s league hockey game, a teammate collapsed on the ice. He recognized that the man was in cardiac arrest and not breathing. As the only person at the rink who knew how to administer CPR, he immediately began performing the life sustaining measures.

While Officer Hogan was administering CPR, another individual called 911 while a third person grabbed an AED from the lobby of the skating rink to give to Officer Hogan. He continued rendering aid to the man until the Arlington Fire Department arrived and transported him to the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center.

“This is a fantastic event that showcases the hard work of so many first responders, especially Officer Hogan, who saved a man’s life through his quick thinking and training,” Chief Ryan said. “I commend Officer Hogan and all the first responders who are being honored tonight.”

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