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Pittsburgh Penguins Announcer Faints, Stable After Hospitalization

10/16/2025

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Josh Getzoff, Pittsburgh Penguins play-by-play announcer, fainted during the second intermission in the October 15, 2025 game against the Anaheim Ducks.
He was taken to a local hospital.
He is in stable condition.
Colleagues adapted, with Joe Brand stepping in to call the third period.
Getzoff recently marked his 10-year anniversary with the Penguins and is expected to return for the next game against the Los Angeles Kings.

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Story summary

Josh Getzoff, Pittsburgh Penguins play-by-play announcer, fainted during the second intermission in the October 15, 2025 game against the Anaheim Ducks.
He was taken to a local hospital.
He is in stable condition.
Colleagues adapted, with Joe Brand stepping in to call the third period.
Getzoff recently marked his 10-year anniversary with the Penguins and is expected to return for the next game against the Los Angeles Kings.