Ottawa Senators commentator Gord Wilson opens up about his heart attack nearly three years ago and the care he received at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
NHL Hockey commentator Gord Wilson broadcasts from the Canadian Tire Centre during a Sens game. Three years ago, this month, Wilson suffered a heart attack. He is grateful to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute for saving his life."We’re very much the same kind of person," says play-by-play NHL hockey broadcaster, Dean Brown.NHL hockey colour commentator, Gord Wilson, agrees."We absolutely love it. Every day, every game. It’s just fantastic.
"What I remember the most is that he was grey," says Patricia Boal, CTV News Ottawa anchor and Wilson’s former spouse, who was with him at the time of the heart attack."I knew my colour had changed. My arms could not be lifted over my shoulders. I was experiencing what I know as a heart attack," Wilson said.
Wilson was feeling equally anxious. At the same time, he was worried about disappointing fans and players at a game that evening. The Sens were retiring Chris Phillip’s jersey and Wilson was slated to host the ceremonies. Wilson had several blockages. He would not require open-heart surgery, but stents to open his arteries."The care that he received at the Heart Institute was just incredible," says Boal.
"I have four spectacular children, all with the gift of humour, all of them an inspiration," he says with tears in his eyes. "There is no chance in your life that someone you know, or someone you love is not going to need the Heart Institute," Brown says."Call, make a pledge, support the Heart Institute. There is no way it will not be a part of your life," says Brown.
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