“The tourist who died after a bear attack in Tuva was identified as renowned hockey coach Alexander Kuzmenko. REN TV reported this on September 24…On September 23, it was reported that a bear suddenly emerged from the forest and attacked a tourist, biting him in the head. The victim’s companions managed to free him from the animal, provided first aid, and called an ambulance. The attack resulted in severed soft tissue from the man’s face. Doctors were unable to save him”

“The Pittsburgh Penguins organization was deeply saddened this morning to learn of the passing of Andrei Kuzmenko’s father, Alexander,” Penguins president and general manager Kyle Dubas. “Our deepest thoughts and sympathies are with the Kuzmenko family and their loved ones as they grieve the loss of Alexander. We ask that the privacy of Andrei and the Kuzmenko family be respected at this time. Andrei chose to be surrounded by his teammates and practice with the team this morning before returning to Moscow to be with his family this afternoon. Andrei and the Kuzmenko family have the full support of the Penguins organization during this time.”