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Canadiens prospect Tim Bozon placed in induced coma on Thursday

Kootenay Ice v Kelowna Rockets

KELOWNA, CANADA - DECEMBER 7: Tim Bozon #20 of the Kootenay Ice skates against the Kelowna Rockets on December 7, 2013 at Prospera Place in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

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Montreal Canadiens prospect Tim Bozon was placed in an induced coma on Thursday, according to QMI Agency. The 19-year-old has been hospitalized with bacterial meningitis since March 1 and remains in critical condition.

Les Lazaruk (the radio announcer of the Saskatoon Blades) said that he isn’t certain when doctors might try to wake Bozon from that induced coma. His parents have been with him since Sunday.

The Center for Disease Control notes that people in a “community setting” may be at higher risk of transmitting the disease, which explains why certain players who’ve come into contact with Bozon have been given antibiotics. Here is a little more information about the disease via the CDC:

Bacterial meningitis is usually severe. While most people with meningitis recover, it can cause serious complications, such as brain damage, hearing loss, or learning disabilities.

The Canadiens selected Bozon with the 64th pick of the 2012 NHL Draft. He scored 62 points in 50 games with the WHL’s Kootenay Ice so far this season.

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