Devastating news strikes the hockey community as Sergei Berezin passes away
Unfortunate news strikes the hockey community as a former NHL player has sadly passed away.
According to the NHL Alumni Association, former NHL player of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sergei Berezin,has passed away at the age of 52.
Berezin was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 10th round in 1994. He would go on to play five years with the Maple Leafs organization before continuing his career elsewhere.
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 @MapleLeafs.
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
@ArizonaCoyotes
,
@CanadiensMTL
,
@NHLBlackhawks
, 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.
Definitely very sad to hear, our thoughts and condolences go out to his family as they navigate this difficult time.
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