Alexei Cherepanov, 1st round pick of the Rangers last year passed away with what is rumored to be ischemic heart disease. He was on the ice playing in the KHL when as he came off the ice and collapsed on the bench. He was carried off by a few people (no stretcher involved?) and was later pronounced dead at a Russian hospital. Since a lot of details are still coming out and rumors are running rampant, I can’t give a full story on how this came to be. But it is a shame to see such a young man die from something unexpected. Rest in Peace Alexei.
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November 9, 2008 at 4:25 pm
The Cherepanov and Bourdon accidents are tragic, for their families and the NHL. The question is whether these accidents can be prevented in the future. Maybe better testing on the NHL’s part for the Cherepanov situation and educating the players (youngsters) on dangerous activities such as motorcycle etc… Just seems like more should/can be done to prevent tragedies like these from occuring in the future…. and it is ridiculous how the Rangers are seeking another pick to replace Cherepanov. My thoughts. http://jib-sports-culture.blogspot.com/2008/11/tragedy-for-promising-rookies.html