Konstantin Koltsov, retired Belarusian hockey player and partner of tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, tragically died in an apparent suicide. Koltsov was only 42 years old.
“According to investigators, on Monday, March 18, 2024, at approximately 12:39 a.m., Bal Harbor Police and firefighters were dispatched to the St. Regis Bal Harbor Resort, 9703 Collins Avenue,” the Bal Harbor Police Department said. Miami-Dade via cnn.
“The Homicide Bureau of the Miami-Dade Police Department responded and took over the investigation of the apparent suicide of Mr. Konstantin Koltsov,” they added. “No foul play is suspected.”
Koltsov represented Belarus at the 2002 and 2010 Winter Olympics. Of course, he proved his talent during three seasons in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2003 to 2006. He coached Salavat Yulaev, the team he had played on and He won his inaugural Russian championship in 2008.
“It is with deep regret that we inform you that Salavat Yulaev’s coach Konstantin Koltsov has passed away,” Salavat Yulaev said in a statement. “He was a strong and happy person, he was loved and respected by the players, teammates and fans. “Konstantin Evgenievich has forever been written in the history of our club.”
Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins took to X (formerly Twitter) to pay tribute to Koltsov. “The Penguins extend their deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Penguins forward Konstantin Koltsov,” they said. wrote.
Koltsov played professional hockey for almost two decades. He entered the NHL draft in 1999 and joined the Pittsburgh Penguins for three seasons. During his time with the team, he participated in 144 NHL games. He then competed in the Continental Hockey League from 2008 to 2016 and finally announced his retirement from the sport in November 2016.
Hockey fans took to social media to mourn the loss of Konstantin Koltsov. “RIP Koltzy…he thought he was the fastest skater he had ever seen when he was a kid,” wrote one X user. “Man, that guy could skate like the wind when he was here. RIP”, another fan echoed.
Koltsov also accompanied Sabalenka to tennis tournaments around the world. Earlier this year, he claimed his second Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. Koltsov is said to have three children from a previous relationship: his sons are named Daniel, Alexander and Stefan.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn