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NHL player takes leave after father killed in bear attack in Russia

An NHL player has taken a leave of absence following his father's death in a bear attack during a fishing trip.

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What to know

  • An NHL player's father was killed in a bear attack during a fishing trip in Russia.
  • The player has taken a leave of absence from his team in response to the tragedy.
  • Limited details about the incident or the player's identity have been disclosed.

“The fatal incident occurred during a fishing trip in Russia.”

Coverage · Cleveland.com ↗

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    NHL player takes leave of absence

    Following the fatal incident, the NHL player announced a leave of absence from his team.

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    NHL player's father killed in bear attack during Russia fishing trip — A fatal bear attack occurred during a fishing trip in Russia involving the father of an NHL player.