SportsPenguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko’s father reportedly killed in bear attack
CBS Pittsburgh reports that the Penguins confirmed Alexander Kuzmenko’s death and said Andrei planned to return to Moscow to be with his family ahead of the 2026–27 season.
TLDR
CBS Pittsburgh, citing Russian outlet Ren.tv, reports that Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was killed in a bear attack while on a fishing trip in Siberia. The Penguins confirmed his death. In a team statement, hockey operations president Kyle Dubas said Andrei chose to practice with his teammates before his planned return to Moscow and pledged the organization’s full support for the family.
Combined views
—
First seen 6h ago
Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko’s father reportedly killed in bear attack
CBS Pittsburgh reports that the Penguins confirmed Alexander Kuzmenko’s death and said Andrei planned to return to Moscow to be with his family ahead of the 2026–27 season.
TLDR
CBS Pittsburgh, citing Russian outlet Ren.tv, reports that Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was killed in a bear attack while on a fishing trip in Siberia. The Penguins confirmed his death. In a team statement, hockey operations president Kyle Dubas said Andrei chose to practice with his teammates before his planned return to Moscow and pledged the organization’s full support for the family.