Off-Duty Police Officer Saves Man In Cardiac Arrest at Hockey Rink

Arlington Police Officer Michael Hogan saved the life of a man who went into cardiac arrest yesterday. (Courtesy Photo)

An off-duty Arlington Police officer saved a 76-year-old man’s life Wednesday night after he went into cardiac arrest, according to Chief Frederick Ryan.

“I commend the fast thinking and diligent work of Officer Hogan,” Chief Ryan said. “Without his quick actions, this man may not have survived.”

Police were called to the Ed Burns Arena Ice Skating Rink at 10:30 p.m. Wenesday for a report of an unresponsive man.

When the first officer arrived, he discovered a hockey player laying on the ice receiving medical treatment from Officer Michael Hogan, who was off-duty at the time.

Officer Hogan was skating in a men’s league hockey game, when his 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, according to Chief Kent, Officer Hogan immediately began performing the life sustaining measures.

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

The man is recovering at a local hospital.

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