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Kuzmenko Honors Father With Jersey Change After Bear Attack Tragedy
3 Oct
Summary
- Kuzmenko's father died in a bear attack in Siberia.
- He will now wear jersey number 62 to honor his father.
- His father was 62 and mother born in 1962.
Andrei Kuzmenko, a 30-year-old forward, has returned to his team following the tragic death of his father in Siberia. His father was killed in a bear attack while on a fishing trip. The attack lasted for over an hour, with his father showing remarkable resilience before passing away two days later.
Kuzmenko, who previously wore number 96, has decided to change his jersey number to 62. This decision is deeply personal, as his father was 62 years old when he died. The year 1962 also holds significance, as it is Kuzmenko's mother's birth year.
The forward expressed gratitude for the support he received during this difficult time. Kuzmenko has played in 271 NHL games, accumulating 182 points.
