Alexander Kuzmenko
United KingdomathleteMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Alexander Kuzmenko was a Russian hockey coach known for his impactful career in training young athletes, including his own son, Andrey Kuzmenko, who currently plays in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tragically, he recently made headlines after losing his life in a bear attack while fishing in Tuva, Russia, highlighting the dangers of outdoor activities in wilderness areas.
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Kuzmenko's father Alexander, who was an ice hockey coach in Russia, was on a fishing trip along the Krasnaya River when a bear attacked.
NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko's father killed by bearBBC·United Kingdom· 2026-09-25
United Kingdom· 2026-09-25
Alexander Kuzmenko was a hockey coach in Russia and the father of NHL player Andrei Kuzmenko.
Отца российского хоккеиста НХЛ задрал медведьНаша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·
Belarus· 2026-09-24
Belarus· 2026-09-24Also mentioned
Andrei Kuzmenko