COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: The puck with the logo is seen on the ice duirng the NHL Global Series Challenge game between Edmonton Oilers and Kolner Haie at Lanxess Arena on October 3, 2018 in Cologne, Germany.

19-year-old Russian hockey player dies after being hit by puck

5 years ago
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A 19-year-old defenseman for Dynamo St. Petersburg's junior team died three days after taking a puck to the head during a playoff game, the KHL announced Tuesday.

Timur Faizutdinov collapsed on the ice after being struck by a puck shot from the neutral zone, according to The Associated Press. He was reportedly taken to the hospital in Yaroslavl and treated for his injuries.

KHL playoff games on March 17 and 18 will hold a moment of silence in Faizutdinov's memory.

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