Officer Michel Hogan when he is on duty.
Arlington Officer Mike Hogan was honored at a Boston Bruins game Monday, Feb. 22, for decisive action to aid a stricken fellow hockey player.
The Bruins recognizing first responders during the Columbus Blue Jackets game at TD Garden., and among them is the Arlington officer, this time without his service dog, Dasty.
Capt. Richard Flynn of Arlington police said Hogan is among those noted for his part in saving the life of a 76-year-old man who went into cardiac arrest on Oct. 14 at the Ed Burns Area.
About 10:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, police were dispatched to the Burns arena following the report of an unresponsive male.
On arrival, a police news release said, an officer discovered a male hockey player lying on the ice receiving medical treatment from Officer Hogan, who was off-duty at the time.
Hogan stated that while he was skating in a men’s league hockey game, a 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, he immediately began performing the life-sustaining measures.
While Hogan was administering CPR, another individual called 911, while a third individual grabbed an automated external defibrillators from the lobby of the Summer Street rink to give to Hogan.
Hogan continued rendering aid to the man until the Arlington Fire Department arrived and transported the stricken man to the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center.
Chief Frederick Ryan said at the time: “I commend the fast thinking and diligent work of Officer Hogan. Without his quick actions, this man may not have survived.”
In a news release, the Bruins said the team would show its appreciation for the men and women who serve as first responders and their families during their inaugural First Responder Night on Monday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. during the Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets game at TD Garden.
The first responders and families in attendance will be honored throughout the game with a photo montage on the Garden HDX, Zamboni rides, high-fiving Bruins players before they take the ice. The National Anthem will be peh4rformed by the Boston Fire Department Acappella Quartet.
Sgt. Richard “Dic” Donohue, who was wounded on-duty in April 2013 while pursuing the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, will perform the dropping of the ceremonial first puck.
Other local first responders besides Hogan who were nominated for their outstanding service will be honored throughout the evening, including Boston EMT Nashira Williams, state trooper Al Balestra, state trooper Philip Kucha, Cataldo EMT Ben Foley, Stoneham police officer Sheryl Rotondi, Boston EMT Chris Baril and members of the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation.
Proceeds from the 50/50 Raffle will also benefit the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation.
Ticket donations are now being accepted to give local first responders and their families a chance to attend the game. You can also submit a photo of
first responders showing off their Bruins pride for their chance to be shown in-game on Feb. 22.
To donate tickets, purchase tickets, or submit a photo for First Responder Night, click here >>
The ProShop powered by Reebok and all GameDay ProShop locations at TDGarden will offer first responders 15 percent off their purchase on First
Responder Night.
Fans interested in learning more about Boston Bruins players, or ticket options, should visit the team website at or call 617-624-BEAR.
Oct. 15, 2016: Off-duty officer attends to hockey player, 76
This report was published Monday, Feb. 22, 2016.
