Sea Bears player Posthumus in critical condition after surgery

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Winnipeg Sea Bears centre Chad Posthumus is in critical condition and has been placed in intensive care after there were complications following surgery that repaired a large brain aneurysm.

The homegrown fan-favourite suffered the aneurysm during a training session Saturday and had been in stable condition as he waited for additional care.

Posthumus, 33 years, was the first player to sign a contract with the Sea Bears when the franchise joined the Canadian Elite Basketball League in 2023.

The team announced the update on social media Thursday morning.

“The Posthumus family, along with Chad’s partner, Meagan, are very grateful for the outpouring of support and continued prayers for Chad. We ask that you please provide them with privacy during this difficult time,” a part of the statement read.

The Sea Bears declined to provide additional comments.

Premier Wab Kinew said at an event Thursday morning that he was “very sad” to hear of Posthumus’s aneurysm.

“Chad’s a great homegrown product here, and we’re super-proud of him, and we wish him and his family well,” he said.