«A shocking news. Terribly sad.» - Eric Engels
The NHL Alumni Association is heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing of Sergei Berezin at the age of 52 years old.
Sergei was drafted in the 10th round of the 1994 Entry Draft to the Maple Leafs.
He would soon show his spectacular play when he joined the Leafs roster in 1996, spending five seasons with the team.
Berezin then played for the Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Blackhawks and the Capitals as his career went on. Berezin played 502 season games, while contributing a 286 points throughout, an impressive feat no doubt.
In his retirement, he enjoyed coaching minor hockey, playing tennis, and most importantly, spending time with his family.
We send our deepest condolences to Sergei's family, friends, and former teammates during this extremely difficult time.» - NHL
