Johnson suffered a medical event in a hotel room in Georgia earlier this month, according to a GoFundMe campaign that was set up to help with expenses.

Wes Johnson, the longtime arena announcer for the Washington Capitals, was taken to the hospital earlier this month following a medical emergency moments before

WASHINGTON — Wes Johnson may not be a name you recognize, but if you are a fan of the Washington Capitals hockey team, you certainly recognize his voice. Johnson has been the team's public address announcer for 25 years and is best known for calling on fans to " unleash the fury ."