Andrei Kuzmenko Returns to Russia After Father Killed in Bear Attack

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has returned to Russia prior to the start of the NHL season following the tragic death of his father, Alexander, who was killed by a bear during a fishing trip in Southern Siberia. Despite the tragedy, Kuzmenko chose to practice with his teammates before flying to Moscow to be with his family. The Penguins organization expressed deep sympathies and full support for the 30-year-old forward, who signed a one-year deal with the team this summer.