Ref in Pittsburgh gets sick on ice

Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – An official was forced to leave the ice after vomiting during Friday’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning.

The NHL said the game would continue under the three-official system after referee Mike Leggo got sick near the boards during the first period and skated off.

Play was stopped for several minutes while the ice was cleaned.

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