Andrei Kuzmenko's father killed in bear attack during fishing trip
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Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Andrei Kuzmenko, a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins, will take time away from the team after the death of his father, Alexander Kuzmenko, in a bear attack. The incident occurred while Alexander, 62, was on a fishing trip in southern Siberia. Reports indicate he suffered severe injuries and was airlifted to a hospital, where he later died. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas expressed condolences and noted that Andrei has returned to Moscow to support his family during this difficult time.
- •Andrei Kuzmenko's father died in a bear attack during a fishing trip.
- •The incident occurred in southern Siberia while on the Bolshoy Yenisei River.
- •Kuzmenko will be away from the Penguins to be with family in Moscow.
- •Team president Kyle Dubas has offered support to Kuzmenko and his family.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Penguins player’s father killed by bear during fishing trip in Russia
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins’ Andrei Kuzmenko leaves team after father Alexander killed by bear
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — NHL's Kuzmenko returns to Russia after father killed by bear
- 9:12 AMBBC Sport — NHL's Kuzmenko returns to Russia after father killed by bear
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins’ Andrei Kuzmenko takes leave after father’s death in Russia from reported bear attack
- 11:01 PMESPN — Penguins' Kuzmenko taking leave after father killed by bear on fishing trip
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Penguins forward taking leave from team after father killed by bear
- 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Andrei Kuzmenko’s father suffers fatal bear attack, reports say
"Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has taken a leave of absence from the club following the death of his father in Russia. The team confirmed Alexander Kuzmenko's death on Thursday. Russia-based media outlet Ren.TV reported that the 62-year-old Kuzmenko died after being attacked by a bear in Tuva, a region in Siberia, while on a fishing trip.
"PITTSBURGH (WTAJ) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko took a leave of absence from the team Thursday after his father was killed by a bear earlier this week. According to the NHL Pittsburgh Correspondent Wes Crosby, Russian news outlets reported that 62-year-old Alexander Kuzmenko was on a fishing trip in southern Siberia Tuesday when a […]
"Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko will be away from the team after his father was killed in a bear attack, according to a report from a Russian media outlet. Sport24 reported that Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was on a fishing trip in southern Siberia when he was attacked by a bear, suffering injuries to his head […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 9:42 PMPittsburgh Penguins player’s father killed by bear during fishing trip in Russia
A Pittsburgh Penguins player took a leave of absence after his father’s death.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 9:55 AMPenguins’ Andrei Kuzmenko leaves team after father Alexander killed by bear
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absences after the death of his father, Alexander.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 9:12 AMNHL's Kuzmenko returns to Russia after father killed by bear
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko returns to Russia before the start of the NHL season after his father was killed by a bear.
- BBC SportSep 25, 2026, 9:12 AMNHL's Kuzmenko returns to Russia after father killed by bear
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko returns to Russia before the start of the NHL season after his father was killed by a bear.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 11:07 PMPenguins’ Andrei Kuzmenko takes leave after father’s death in Russia from reported bear attack
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has taken a leave of absence from the club following the death of his father in Russia. The team confirmed Alexander Kuzmenko's death on Thursday. Russia-based media outlet Ren.TV reported that the 62-year-old Kuzmenko died after being attacked by a bear in Tuva, a region in Siberia, while on a fishing trip.
- ESPNSep 24, 2026, 11:01 PMPenguins' Kuzmenko taking leave after father killed by bear on fishing trip
Penguins' forward Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absence from the team after his father, Alexander, was killed by a bear while fishing in Russia on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 8:50 PMPittsburgh Penguins forward taking leave from team after father killed by bear
PITTSBURGH (WTAJ) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko took a leave of absence from the team Thursday after his father was killed by a bear earlier this week. According to the NHL Pittsburgh Correspondent Wes Crosby, Russian news outlets reported that 62-year-old Alexander Kuzmenko was on a fishing trip in southern Siberia Tuesday when a […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 5:26 PMAndrei Kuzmenko’s father suffers fatal bear attack, reports say
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko will be away from the team after his father was killed in a bear attack, according to a report from a Russian media outlet. Sport24 reported that Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was on a fishing trip in southern Siberia when he was attacked by a bear, suffering injuries to his head […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 5:26 PMFather of NHL Star Andrei Kuzmenko Killed in Bear Attack During Fishing Trip
The Penguins forward will take time away from the team to be with his family in Moscow
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