LONGTIME NHL VETERAN DIED AT 52 ON WEDNESDAY
A longtime NHL veteran tragically passed away on Wednesday. He was 52 years old.
Sergei Berezin, a 7-year NHL veteran, was announced dead by the league's alumni association on Wednesday.
His cause of death is unclear. The Toronto Maple Leafs are deeply saddened by his passing.
"We are incredibly saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Sergei Berezin. Sergei was drafted by Toronto in 1994 and spent five seasons with the Leafs. He ranks 32nd all-time in playoff scoring. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time," they announced.
Tributes are pouring in on social media.
"I am genuinely heartbroken. Two years ago I randomly dm’ed Sergei Berezin to tell him how much I loved him as a kid when he was on my Maple Leafs, and not only did he reply but we became buddies over Instagram who’d occasionally chat hockey. I’m speechless. I really am," one fan wrote.
"Rest in peace Sergei Berezin. Never forget his beauty set up to Steve Thomas in Game 5 OT against the Sens," one fan added.
"Former Maple Leaf Sergei Berezin has passed away at the age of 52 years old. Hell of a player and always the had sickest style … Rest in Peace Sergei Berezin," one fan added.
Rest in peace, Sergei.
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