The family of the man who fell from the stands at PPG Paints Arena last month during a Penguins game says he has been awake and alert, but will have a long road to recovery.

In a statement, the man's family expressed gratitude to the emergency responders, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who saved the man's life and continue to care for him.

"Thank you to those within the Penguins organization who have expressed concern, particularly Sidney Crosby and Coach Dan Muse," the family said.

The family added that the man is expected to have a long road of recovery ahead and have asked for privacy moving forward.

Last Monday evening during a game between the Penguins and the Blues, the man fell from the 200 level of the arena and hit another person in the suite level below

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