CONSENSUSG.COM

Retired Belarusian Hockey Player Konstantin Koltsov Dies at 42

Retired Belarusian Hockey Player Konstantin Koltsov Dies at 42

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

CONSENSUSG.COM

Police confirmed former Belarusian hockey player Konstantin Koltsov, 42, who was coaching in the KHL, has died in Florida.

Police confirmed former Belarusian hockey player Konstantin Koltsov, 42, who was coaching in the KHL, has died in Florida.

CONSENSUSG.COM

Police confirmed Koltsov’s death in a statement and said the death was a suicide as no foul play was suspected.

Police confirmed Koltsov’s death in a statement and said the death was a suicide as no foul play was suspected.

CONSENSUSG.COM

In the last two years, Koltsov worked as an assistant coach for Salavat Yulaev Ufa. He was also an assistant for the Belarusian men’s national team.

In the last two years, Koltsov worked as an assistant coach for Salavat Yulaev Ufa. He was also an assistant for the Belarusian men’s national team.

CONSENSUSG.COM

Dmitry Baskov, national team coach, said Konstantin Koltsov’s death was “an irreparable loss.” “He was an example of sturdiness, hard work, dedication,” Baskov said in a statement.

Dmitry Baskov, national team coach, said Konstantin Koltsov’s death was “an irreparable loss.” “He was an example of sturdiness, hard work, dedication,” Baskov said in a statement.

CONSENSUSG.COM

Koltsov played in 144 NHL games for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2003-06 seasons. The Belarusian player was selected in the first round of the 1999 draft, recording 12 goals and 26 assists.

Koltsov played in 144 NHL games for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2003-06 seasons. The Belarusian player was selected in the first round of the 1999 draft, recording 12 goals and 26 assists.

CONSENSUSG.COM

He played most of his professional career in the Russian Superleague, finishing with Dynamo Minsk in 2015-16.

He played most of his professional career in the Russian Superleague, finishing with Dynamo Minsk in 2015-16.

CONSENSUSG.COM

Koltsov won a Gagarin Cup championship with Salavat Yulaev Ufa as a player in 2010-11. The team said in a statement, “He was loved and respected by players, colleagues, and fans.

Koltsov won a Gagarin Cup championship with Salavat Yulaev Ufa as a player in 2010-11. The team said in a statement, “He was loved and respected by players, colleagues, and fans.

CONSENSUSG.COM

Koltsov’s off-field life was quite famous as he had been dating tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, who was going to play in the Miami Open that began Tuesday.

Koltsov’s off-field life was quite famous as he had been dating tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, who was going to play in the Miami Open that began Tuesday.

CONSENSUSG.COM

A spokesperson of the tournament said that Sabalenka had not withdrawn from the event.

A spokesperson of the tournament said that Sabalenka had not withdrawn from the event.

CONSENSUSG.COM

Sabalenka won the Australian Open in January for her second consecutive win at Melbourne Park.

Sabalenka won the Australian Open in January for her second consecutive win at Melbourne Park.

Designed by Alexander Rabu

Designed by Alexander Rabu