NHL’s Andrei Kuzmenko steps away from team after father killed in Siberia bear attack
Summary
Pittsburgh Penguins player Andrei Kuzmenko has taken time off after his father, Alexander Kuzmenko, died in a bear attack in Siberia. Alexander was on a fishing trip when he was attacked and later died in the hospital.Key Facts
- Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was killed by a bear during a fishing trip in Tuva, Siberia.
- Emergency help was delayed because the group was in a dense forest and had to travel down a river for hours to get assistance.
- Alexander was airlifted to a hospital but died from severe facial injuries.
- Alexander Kuzmenko was a respected hockey coach in Russia.
- Andrei Kuzmenko is a 30-year-old NHL player who joined the Pittsburgh Penguins in July 2024.
- Andrei briefly practiced with the Penguins before returning to Moscow to be with his family.
- The Penguins’ team president expressed condolences and support for Andrei and his family.
- At least 15 people have died from bear attacks in Russia this year.
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