Some tragic news to pass along from the hockey community in Russia. One hockey player is dead, and police are left to put together the pieces of what happened after a fight outside a bar earlier this week.
According to reports out of Russia, Artem Tortochakov died in a hospital following an altercation outside a bar on the night of Nov. 3. Police say he suffered a traumatic brain injury after receiving several blows to the head. His hockey club, HC Abakan Metallurg, has released a statement calling him the heart and soul of the team.

A police investigation has been launched into the death of Artem Tortochakov, and Ria Novosti reports a suspect has already been identified.
His death comes just a couple of weeks after a former QMJHL star and hockey trailblazer tragically passed away from a brutal crime at the age of 29. Our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and teammates of Artem Tortochakov.
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NOVEMBRE 5 | 75 ANSWERS Investigation Underway After Hockey Player Artem Tortochakov Passes Away in Fight Near Nightclub Have you or someone you know ever been involved in an intense altercation inside or outside a nightclub? | ||
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