NHLPA STATEMENT ON LOKOMOTIV YAROSLAVL PLANE CRASH

National Hockey League Players’ Association Executive Director Don Fehr issued the following statement today regarding the tragic plane crash in Russia.

“Everyone within the NHLPA family is deeply saddened by the tragic passing today of players, coaches and staff from the KHL hockey club, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. The club included many former NHLPA members, as well as many members of the international hockey community. Words cannot express the profound sorrow that this loss has created. Our sincere condolences go out to the friends and families who have been impacted by this terrible tragedy.”