World · Europe · 4 hrs ago
Hockey player Evgeny Kuznetsov’s father dies at 60
Evgeny Kuznetsov’s father died on Oct.
18 at the age of 60, his wife, Larisa, said on social media.
Kuznetsov is a 34-year-old Russian hockey player who has played in the NHL and Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League.
He left KHL club Sibir earlier in October after his father became seriously ill.
The club and Kuznetsov ended his contract by mutual agreement, and his agent said family circumstances were the reason.
Kuznetsov had paused his career to focus on his family, according to his former coach.
He won the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals in 2018 and has also played for other Russian and NHL teams.
No next step for his playing career has been announced in the available information.
Evgeny Kuznetsov’s father, Evgeny Kuznetsov Sr., died at the age of 60, according to reports published on October 18.
Kuznetsov’s mother, Larisa, shared the dates 23 December 1965 and 18 October 2026 on social media.
The hockey player had recently left Siberia and paused his career because of a serious family health issue.
His agent said Kuznetsov had asked the club to end his contract by mutual agreement.
Kuznetsov won the 2018 Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals.
- Who
- Evgeny Kuznetsov Sr., father of hockey player Evgeny Kuznetsov.
- What
- He died at the age of 60.
- When
- October 18, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated. Reports said he had been seriously ill.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Kuznetsov joined Siberia on a one-year contract.
He last played for Siberia, in a 1-3 loss to Lokomotiv.
Siberia ended Kuznetsov’s contract by mutual agreement.
Kuznetsov’s father died.
- Age at death
- 60
- Dates shared by Larisa Kuznetsova
- 23 December 1965 – 18 October 2026
- Siberia appearances in 2026/27
- 8 matches
- Siberia goals and assists
- 2 goals and 2 assists
- Stanley Cup
- Won with the Washington Capitals in 2018
3 sources
What people are saying
We will not look for a new club for now. He has a serious issue related to the health of a family member.
He has decided to pause his career for now; I do not know for how long.