Abakar Kazbekov, a Russian forward of the London Knights hockey youth club, has died. He was 18 years old. The cause of death is unknown.
The London Knights play in the Ontario Hockey League. “The Ontario Hockey League and the London Knights are saddened to announce the sudden death of player Abakar Kazbekov,” the statement said. statement leagues. In connection with the death of the striker, the match between the London Knights and the Flint Firebirds was canceled.
Kazbekov has been playing for the Canadian club since 20121. This season, he took part in 12 matches and scored one assist.
Abakar Kazbekov is the son of Zaur Kazbekov, the winner of the World Cup and the Russian Championship in freestyle wrestling. He was born in Moscow and previously played for the youth team of Vityaz near Moscow.