It's a sad day for the hockey world, as 14-year old hockey player Kirill Kharlamov has passed away following an incident at one of his team's practices. The youngster will always be remembered for his love of the sport.

Fly High, Kirill

Kirill Kharlamov was practicing with his team in Perm, Russia, when he suddenly collapsed on the ice. He complained to his coaches that he was having a hard time breathing, and they got the team doctors to perform CPR on him.

The ambulance arrived and they loaded Kirill onto it, but on the ride to the hospital, he lost all vital signs. He was then pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.

Please keep Kirill, his family, and his friends in your thoughts today.

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