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Andrei Kuzmenko returns to Pittsburgh, will wear no. 62 after father's death

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 8:18 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Andrei Kuzmenko returns to Pittsburgh, will wear no. 62 after father's death

Summary

Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has returned to Pittsburgh following a family visit after his father's death from a bear attack. Kuzmenko addressed the media, sharing details about his father's passing and his decision to wear no. 62 in his honor. He specified that his father was 62 years old and it coincides with the current year, 2026, which is also significant for his family. Kuzmenko expressed gratitude for the support he received during this difficult time. The Penguins are set to play their home opener against the Montreal Canadiens tomorrow night at PPG Paints Arena.

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By the Numbers

•Kuzmenko returned to Pittsburgh after attending his father's funeral in Moscow.
•His father died following a bear attack while fishing in Siberia.
•Kuzmenko will wear the number 62 as a tribute to his father.
•He expressed thanks for the support from the hockey community during his loss.
•The Penguins host the Canadiens in their home opener tomorrow night.

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8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Andrei Kuzmenko returns to Pittsburgh, will wear no. 62 in honor of his late father

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Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has returned to Pittsburgh, more than a week after he went to Moscow to be with his family following a bear attack that took the life of his father, Alexander. Kuzmenko, 62, was on a fishing trip in southern Siberia when he was attacked by a bear. He later died at […]
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