A rising star in the hockey world is no longer with us.
Abakar Kazbekov, a Russian teenage hockey player, passed away this weekend.
He was only 18 years old.
Shocking Death
Kazbekov plays in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
The league is for 16 to 19-year-old players.
Since 1969, the OHL has had more than 2,000 players that have gone on to the NHL.
That is roughly 20 percent of all players in the league.
The OHL released a statement after his death…
Statement from the London Knights and the Ontario Hockey League on the sudden passing of Abakar Kazbekov. pic.twitter.com/JgpYOZq3fk
— London Knights (@LondonKnights) December 17, 2022
According to reports, Kazbekov fell from his apartment.
Authorities are still investigating the death, but they did say they did not suspect any foul play.
Source: Fox News