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Former star NHL player Sergei Berezin tragically passes away at 52


Samer Dagher
Jun 26, 2024  (6:41 PM)
Former NHL player Sergei Berezin
Photo credit: The Hockey News

We are heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing of former NHL star forward Sergei Berezin at the age of 52 years old.

The NHL Alumni Association is heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing of Sergei Berezin at the age of 52 years old.

Sergei was drafted in the 10th round of the 1994 Entry Draft to the
@MapleLeafs
. He would soon show his spectacular play when he joined the Leafs roster in 1996, spending five seasons with the team.

Berezin then played for the
@ArizonaCoyotes
,
@CanadiensMTL
,
@NHLBlackhawks
, and the
@Capitals
as his career went on. He totalled for 502 regular-season games-played, scoring 286 points.

In his retirement, he enjoyed coaching minor hockey, playing tennis, and most importantly, spending time with his family.

We send our deepest condolences to Sergei's family, friends, and former teammates during this extremely difficult time.
We grieve the loss of a legend and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family.

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