Clarification on Viral Story of Woman Giving Birth at Edmonton Oilers Game
Oilers fan swats down viral story about giving birth at NHL game
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A viral story about a woman giving birth during an NHL game at Rogers Place in Edmonton has been debunked. Megan Whitmore, who was mistakenly reported to be in labor, clarified that she is still pregnant and was taken to the hospital for a medical issue, not childbirth.
- 01Jack Michaels, Oilers announcer, mistakenly reported a woman giving birth during a game.
- 02Megan Whitmore clarified she was not in labor and is still pregnant.
- 03Whitmore experienced a medical issue but was not on the seventh floor as reported.
- 04The Oilers lost 5-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights during the game.
- 05This incident follows other notable births at sports events, but Whitmore's baby is due in May.
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During a game on April 5, Edmonton Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels announced that a woman had gone into labor at Rogers Place. However, Megan Whitmore, who was the subject of the report, clarified that she was still pregnant and had experienced a medical issue that required her to be taken to the hospital. Whitmore expressed relief at not giving birth in the arena, stating, 'thank goodness I’m not giving birth on the seventh floor.' The Oilers faced a tough night, losing 5-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights. This incident adds to the lore of births occurring at sports events, although Whitmore's baby is expected in May.
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