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Pittsburgh Penguins' Tomas Vokoun out after surgery for blood clot
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 21 () -- Pittsburgh Penguins backup goalie Tomas Vokoun had emergency surgery for a blood clot and will be out indefinitely,[url=http://www.christianelouboutinoutlet.com]Christian Louboutin Clearance[/url], the team said Saturday.Vokoun, 37, was hospitalized during a Saturday practice after swelling was noticed on his thigh. It was diagnosed as a blood clot in his pelvis, and was treated with surgery at a local hospital, the team said."The most important thing right now is Tomas' health and well-being," Penguins General Manager Ray Shero said. "The clot was dissolved by the procedure,[url=http://www.christianelouboutinoutlet.com]Louboutin Outlet[/url], and the doctors tell us that he will remain in the hospital for several days. We will continue to monitor his progress after that."The Czech Republic native compiled a 13-4-0 record with a 2.45 goals- against average and three shutouts last season for the Penguins.It marked the second time Vokoun has been troubled with blood clots -- while a starter with Nashville in 2005-6, he missed the end of the regular season and the entire post-season due to clots in his abdomen.

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