Alexander Vasyunov
Russian ice hockey player (1988–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alexander Sergeevich Vasyunov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Серге́евич Васю́нов; April 22, 1988 – September 7, 2011) was a Russian ice hockey player who played for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in the Kontinental Hockey League.[1] Alexander Vasyunov was a prospect for the New Jersey Devils in the NHL. He was drafted in the second round 58th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Vasyunov died in the 2011 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash, along with his entire Lokomotiv team, just outside Yaroslavl, Russia. The team was on its way to Minsk, Belarus to play their 2011–12 season opener with the entire team, coaching staff, and prospects.[2]
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Alexander Vasyunov | |||
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Born |
(1988-04-22)April 22, 1988 Yaroslavl, Soviet Union | ||
Died |
September 7, 2011(2011-09-07) (aged 23) Yaroslavl, Russia | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 189 lb (86 kg; 13 st 7 lb) | ||
Position | Left wing | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl New Jersey Devils | ||
NHL draft |
58th overall, 2006 New Jersey Devils | ||
Playing career | 2004–2011 |
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