37-Year-Old Pro Hockey Player's Life Cut Short in Tragic Nightclub Incident
A 37-year-old professional hockey player has sadly passed away following an incident at a nightclub in central Russia.
We have some sad news to pass along in the hockey world on Tuesday evening as it's been reported that Artem Tortochakov, a 37-year-old hockey player from Russia, has passed away following an incident outside a nightclub in the central city of Abakan.
Artem Tortochakov sadly passes away following altercation
According to reports out of Russia, Artem Tortochakov was involved in an altercation outside of a nightclub in Abakan with a 25-year-old man who resided in the town.
Tortochakov suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of the altercation and despite attempts to save him at hospital, he sadly passed away on the night of Sunday, November 3rd.
"A hockey player of Metallurg Khakassia died after a fight near a nightclub in Abakan
A source in the investigative committee told RIA Novosti that there was a conflict between 37-year-old hockey player Artem Tortochakov and a 25-year-old resident of Abakan, which led to the death of the athlete."
Russian media outlet Ria Novatsi is reporting that police have begin an investigation into the incident, however it's unclear how long it'll take for them to come to a conclusion. In their article, Ria Novasti mentioned that police say Tortochakov was struck with the 25-year-old's hands during the altercation, as well being kicked in the head.
The victim was taken to the hospital, however, despite the resuscitation measures taken, it was not possible to save the man."
The thoughts of everyone here at Canucks Daily are with Tortochakov's family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
