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Pittsburgh Penguins television play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff was taken to a hospital in the Anaheim area Tuesday night after fainting inside the Honda Center press box during the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks. According to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the incident occurred during the second intermission of Pittsburgh’s 4-3 loss, catching both the SportsNet Pittsburgh crew and arena staff by surprise.
The report states that Getzoff had stepped away from the broadcast booth between periods — a normal routine — and was in conversation with another broadcaster when he suddenly collapsed. He was reportedly awake and responsive soon after.
Medical personnel attended to Getzoff before he was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
The Penguins have not released an official statement on the incident.
With Getzoff unavailable to finish the broadcast, both the television and radio crews quickly adjusted. Joe Brand, who was working the radio side, moved over to the TV booth to call the third period alongside Colby Armstrong.
On radio, Penguins director of team operations Jason Seidling joined Phil Bourque to complete the coverage.
Bourque shared on-air during the third period that he had received word Getzoff was “alright.” Offering some reassurance to listeners and viewers following the situation.
Getzoff recently marked his 10-year anniversary with the organization. He is currently in his third season as the team’s television play-by-play announcer for SportsNet Pittsburgh. Before transitioning to TV, he served as the radio voice of the Penguins and built a strong reputation for his professionalism, energy, and chemistry with broadcast partners.
The Penguins’ next game is set for Thursday night in Los Angeles against the Kings. It remains unclear whether Getzoff will return to the booth for that broadcast.
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