A former Montreal Canadiens player suddenly passes away at age 52
We have just learned of the death of a former Montreal Canadiens forward, and he was still so young.
The hockey world is in shock as the NHL has just announced the sudden passing of former Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Sergei Berezin.
Former Canadiens player Sergei Berezin has passed away
See the official announcement.
«A shocking news. Terribly sad.» - Eric Engels
The NHL Alumni Association is heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing of Sergei Berezin at the age of 52 years old.
Sergei was drafted in the 10th round of the 1994 Entry Draft to the Maple Leafs.
He would soon show his spectacular play when he joined the Leafs roster in 1996, spending five seasons with the team.
Berezin then played for the
Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Blackhawks and the Capitals as his career went on. He totalled for 502 regular-season games-played, scoring 286 points.
In his retirement, he enjoyed coaching minor hockey, playing tennis, and most importantly, spending time with his family.
We send our deepest condolences to Sergei's family, friends, and former teammates during this extremely difficult time.» - NHL
The NHL Alumni Association is heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing of Sergei Berezin at the age of 52 years old.
Sergei was drafted in the 10th round of the 1994 Entry Draft to the Maple Leafs.
He would soon show his spectacular play when he joined the Leafs roster in 1996, spending five seasons with the team.
Berezin then played for the
Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Blackhawks and the Capitals as his career went on. He totalled for 502 regular-season games-played, scoring 286 points.
In his retirement, he enjoyed coaching minor hockey, playing tennis, and most importantly, spending time with his family.
We send our deepest condolences to Sergei's family, friends, and former teammates during this extremely difficult time.» - NHL
He was only 52 years old. That is so young.
In Montreal, Berezin is best known for scoring the franchise's 10,000th home goal. On January 27, 2002, at the Bell Centre, he hit the target against the San Jose Sharks.
- Via TVA Sports
- Via TVA Sports
We join them in offering our sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones.
The Montreal Canadiens organization also released a statement:
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Sergei Berezin. Our sincerest condolences go out to Berezin's family and friends during this difficult time.
More details will follow.
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