GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins on Thursday, April 12, announced that center Dominic Turgeon will be out of the lineup indefinitely while undergoing treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome.
The syndrome caused a blood clot affecting his right arm that was diagnosed yesterday before to the team's road game against the Texas Stars.
Dr. Ryan Turley performed a procedure to alleviate the clot Wednesday evening at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas.
Turgeon is scheduled for another procedure today before a consultation next week in Tampa, Fla., with Dr. Karl Illig, who successfully treated Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos for a similar condition two years ago.
It is expected that Turgeon will resume his playing career after making a full recovery.
Further updates on his condition and prognosis will be provided as warranted.