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The league and the Knights have not released any details on how Kazbekov died, but CTV News reported that he fell to his death from a downtown London, Ont. apartment building.
Who was the 16-year-old killed in a hockey game? ›
Oshie was referring to the death last year of Teddy Balkind, a 16-year-old who died after his neck was cut during a game between two high school teams in Connecticut. The NHL has also seen devastating neck injuries from skates.
What 18 year old Ohl player died? ›
London Knights center Abakar Kazbekov has died at the age of 18, the team announced on Saturday. In a joint statement from the Knights and the Ontario Hockey League, the team and the league extended their condolences to Kazbekov's family and friends.
Who was the hockey player that jumped off the balcony? ›
According to the Miami-Dade Police Department, Koltsov's death is being ruled a suicide. In a statement from the police department, they were called to an incident involving a male jumping from a balcony of the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. Authorities did not suspect any foul play involved.
Who was the hockey player cut to death? ›
Jan. 30, 2024, at 5:09 p.m. The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate cut to the neck during a game in England has led to plenty of talk about how to prevent such injuries, including a new mandate for young players in the United States.
What 52 year old hockey player died? ›
Chris Simon, once one of the hockey's most feared enforcers, died at 52. In a statement provided to ESPN, Simon's family confirmed he died by suicide on Monday night.
What hockey player died after a neck injury? ›
The decision was announced three months after American Adam Johnson died after taking a skate blade to the neck during a game in the Elite Ice Hockey League.
What 13 year old boy hockey player died? ›
Jakob Beaco*ck, a 13-year-old member of the Waterloo Ice Wolves minor bantam hockey team, died in hospital Tuesday morning. Beaco*ck was admitted to hospital last week with complications related to appendicitis. On Sunday, his teammates held a fundraiser at The Aud and raised $1,400 for his family.
Who was the female hockey player killed? ›
Minnesota Wild honor Jori Jones, Gustavus women's hockey player killed in crash. ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Wild are honoring Jori Jones, a Gustavus Adolphus College women's hockey player who was killed in a crash over the weekend.
Who were the two hockey players killed? ›
Meghan Moore, 25, and Sidney Capolino, 23, graduated from the college in 2021 and 2022, respectively, and were living together in Miami at the time of the shooting. Police say Moore's boyfriend, Luis Napoles, 40, shot them before taking his own life, the Miami Herald reported.
Death of Adam Johnson from skate blade prompts new look at neck guard mandates in youth hockey. SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn.
What 38 year old hockey player died? ›
Former NHL player Raymond Sawada, who played for the Dallas Stars in the 2008-09 season, died of a heart attack at the age of 38 on Monday while playing a recreational hockey game for the Richmond Cowboys in Vancouver. The Canadian winger had been celebrating his daughter's birthday before suiting up for the game.
Who is the youngest captain in OHL history? ›
Wright was named Kingston captain Oct. 8, 2021, a few months shy of his 18th birthday, making him the youngest captain in team history. He was eighth in the OHL in 2021-22 with 94 points (32 goals, 62 assists) in 63 games and named the top draft prospect in the CHL.
What is Max age for OHL? ›
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL; French: Ligue de hockey de l'Ontario (LHO)) is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 16–20.
What happened to Konstantin Koltsov? ›
MIAMI -- The death of Konstantin Koltsov, the Belarusian former pro hockey player and boyfriend of professional tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, has been ruled an apparent suicide, the Miami-Dade Police Department said Tuesday.
What happened to Matthew Spezza? ›
Jason said Monday that Matthew died over the weekend from an accidental overdose. A brief statement was shared by the Pittsburgh Penguins, where Jason is now an assistant general manager, on its X account.
Who is Logan Hunter? ›
The London Knights will hold a pre-game ceremony Friday to honour Logan Hunter. The 39-year-old nephew of Knights owners Mark and Dale Hunter died of pancreatic cancer after being diagnosed this past December. Hunter worked as a lineman with Hydro One after retiring from playing hockey in 2007.
