According to multiple reports, a woman attending the Edmonton Oilers game against the Vegas Golden Knights unexpectedly began giving birth during the Saturday evening contest. The news was announced on the Sportsnet broadcast of the game on 'Hockey Night in Canada' by play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Jack Michaels described a baby being born on the seventh floor of Rogers Place, adding that someone would have a great story to tell.
The Edmonton Oilers lost the game 5-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights, with defenseman Evan Bouchard scoring the lone goal for Edmonton. The loss ended a five-game winning streak for the Oilers. The condition of the mother and child after the birth remains unknown, as does whether the birth was completed at the arena or if the woman went to a hospital.
There's a baby being born on the seventh floor of Rogers Place as we speak, so, someone's gonna have a great story to tell.
The Edmonton Oilers did not immediately return Daily Mail's request for comment on the matter. Other unknowns include the exact time and location within Rogers Place where the birth occurred, whether the woman or her family have been identified or made any statements, and if any medical personnel or emergency services were involved at the scene.
That could be asking a bit much.