Russian hockey player Abakar Kazbekov, who played for the Canadian Hockey League Ontario club “London Knights”, has been found dead. This was stated by the team, which included the athlete. No details are yet known about the cause of the tragedy. Due to Kazbekov’s death, the London Knights’ upcoming match against the Flint Firebirds, scheduled for December 17, was canceled.
“The Ontario Hockey League and the London Knights are saddened to announce the sudden death of player Abakar Kazbekov. Abakar has been a valuable player to the team since 2021. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates.”