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Aldren Hirschfeld sits up after he collapsed behind the Griffins' bench during Friday's game.

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Grand Rapids Griffins forward Alden Hirschfeld, who collapsed during Friday's game at, Van Andel Arena said he is "feeling good," according to a statement Saturday from the team.

Alden Hirschfeld poses with coach Todd Nelson in a photo released Saturday by the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Hirschfeld visited teammates Saturday morning at Van Andel Arena and then headed back with his family to his home in Toledo.

He suffered a seizure late in the second period against Milwaukee. The teams play again tonight.

Here is the complete statement by Hirschfeld, via the Griffins:

"Obviously it was unfortunate what happened, but those are things that life brings and you've got to learn to deal with them.

"I'm super thankful for all the kind words and thoughts and prayers from the fans, and especially the efforts of the paramedics, doctors and (Griffins athletic trainer) John Bernal. It was great to have my parents, my wife and daughter there to be with me.

"I'm feeling good, obviously trying to just recover and take it easy for a couple days here, get some further evaluations from the doctors and then go from there. But hopefully I'll be back on the ice very shortly and contributing to help whatever team I'm playing for win."

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Pete Wallner covers sports for MLive/Grand Rapids Press. Email him at pwallner@mlive.com or follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.