During a recent match in a Russian amateur league, a terrible scene unfolded as Mikhail Yanchishin, a 61 years old player. was seen clutching his chest and collapsing on the ice.
The video captures his teammates and opponents rushing to his aid, desperately attempting to turn him onto his back when they realized that something was seriously wrong.
According to a report, there were no medical professionals on hand at the arena during the amateur league game.
While the exact cause of death has not yet been determined, reports strongly suggest it was related to a cardiac event.
Details will come.
As read on Markerzone - Player Tragically Passes Away on the Ice in Russia
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12 NOVEMBRE | 180 ANSWERS Devastating Tragedy Emerges As Another Hockey Player Dies Mid-Game Do you think Yanchishin could've been aoided if emergency services had been at the arena? | ||
Yes | 109 | 60.6 % |
No | 71 | 39.4 % |
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