[Pharmboy]

Yes...rare, but certainly well-known in the medical literature. Hard, blunt trauma to the chest can cause cardiac arrhythmia and/or arrest. Sad story.

[mr.pink]

Sad story.

I agree.

IMO, The "puncher" should be smart and own up ASAP.

[Pearls Before Swine]

Yes...rare, but certainly well-known in the medical literature. Hard, blunt trauma to the chest can cause cardiac arrhythmia and/or arrest.

Its also a rare, but not unheard-of youth hockey hazard, and has influenced the design of some shoulder (and chest) pads. A slap-shot can pack quite a punch.