'Heartbroken': 19-year-old hockey star dies after freak accident
The ice hockey world has been rocked by the tragic death of 19-year-old star Timur Faizutdinov, who died after being struck in the head by a puck.
A defenseman for Dinamo St Petersburg in Russia's Junior Hockey League (MHL), Faizutdinov was hit by a puck during a playoff game against Loko Yaroslavl last Friday.
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The 19-year-old collapsed to the ice and was rushed to hospital in Yaroslavl, a city located 250 kilometres northeast of Moscow.
However officials announced the devastating news on Tuesday that Faizutdinov had died.
The MHL said Faizutdinov died after "doctors fought for Timur's life over the course of three days."
"You are forever Dinamo and forever in our hearts," his team wrote on Instagram.
Hockey world pays tribute to Timur Faizutdinov
Igor Larionov II, a star for Kunlun Redstar, wrote on social media: "The world is heartbroken over the loss of Timur Faizutdinov.
"A routine play ended up taking the life of this incredible young man.
"Never take a moment for granted. Live everyday to the fullest & know you are worth so much.
"The hockey world lost a brother today. RIP Timur."
Hockey Canada tweeted: “We are saddened by the tragedy in Russia. Our condolences to the family, friends and teammates of Timur Faizutdinov.”
While the Russian Hockey Federation said: “The RIHF extends its deepest condolences to Timur’s family and friends."
We are saddened by the tragedy in Russia. Our condolences to the family, friends and teammates of Timur Faizutdinov. 🇷🇺❤️ https://t.co/GB6Rs4Be9q
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) March 16, 2021
the world is heartbroken over the loss of Timur Faizutdinov. a routine play ended up taking the life of this incredible young man. Never take a moment for granted. live everyday to the fullest & know you are worth so much. the hockey world lost a brother today. RIP Timur 🤍🙏🏻💔 pic.twitter.com/OSxrvN598M
— Igor Larionov II (@Igor_LarionovII) March 16, 2021
19-year-old Dynamo Saint Petersburg defenseman Timur Faizutdinov has tragically passed away.
He was in intensive care following a head injury sustained in an MHL match against Loko Yaroslavl on March 12.
The RIHF extends its deepest condolences to Timur’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/tmEi2o4qNv— Russia Hockey (@russiahockey_en) March 16, 2021
Dynamo Saint Petersburg defenseman Timur Faizutdinov has tragically passed away at the age of 19.
He had received a fatal head injury during an MHL match against Loko in Yaroslavl on March 12.
SKA Hockey Club extends its deepest condolences to Timur’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/gDQkK43ILr— SKA Ice Hockey Club (@hcSKA_News) March 16, 2021
Rest In Peace Timur Faizutdinov 👼🏼
He was only 19 years old and took a puck to the head.
For those who haven’t seen the video, the crazy part is it didn’t even look too bad (with all due respect). The puck hit him on what was going to be a routine dump in. RIP 🙏 pic.twitter.com/RK51oTdFU5— Erik (@2yuzey4) March 16, 2021
The hockey family is a global community. Today the New Jersey Devils offer condolences from afar to the family & friends of Timur Faizutdinov.
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) March 16, 2021
For the rest of the month, Junior Hockey League and Kontinental Hockey League games will begin with a moment of silence to honour Faizutdinov, who had been named captain of Dynamo at the start of the season.
Dynamo and Loko started their most recent game by honouring their fallen teammate.
Fans have also been laying flowers and floral tributes to Faizutdinov at a makeshift memorial set up outside the Yubileyny Sports Palace.
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