The death news of Vladimir Nikiforov, an ice hockey player, and son of a hockey coach, Aleksey Nikiforov, has caused a stir across hockey fans all over the world.
Aleksey Nikiforov (born April 24, 1957) is a former player for Dinamo Riga and a Lithuanian ice hockey coach. Vladimir Nikiforov, a winger for the Tulsa Oilers, is his son.
He lives on Long Island and teaches individuals of all ages and skill levels how to play the game. Aleksey is now the 16u AAA coach for the PAL Jr. Islanders.
Aleksey previously coached the Atlantic Junior Hockey League’s New York Junior Bobcats. He is credited with teaching the game to numerous Long Island hockey players.
What Happened To Coach Vladimir Nikiforov? Death & Obituary
Vladimir Nikiforov is the son of a former professional hockey player and Lithuania ice hockey coach, Aleksey Nikiforov. His death news has deeply saddened the entire hockey fans all over the world.
Vladimir passed away at the very young age of 34 years on 17th February. He was born on October 7, 1987, in Elektrenai, LTU.
Veteran player Vladimir previously played for Barrie Colt and Sarnia Sting in the OHL and was signed by Tulsa Oilers in 2018. He played for the Quad City Storm in the SPHL in the 2018-19 season.
Vladimir Nikiforov Son Max and Wife Partner
The death of Vladimir Nikiforov has saddened Vladimir’s entire family, especially his 10-year-old son Max and his partner wife.
Vlady and Max have always had a particular affinity, especially when Max was a kid watching his father play professional hockey all across the world. He loved his son and his wife with all his heart.
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up by Vladimir Nikiforov’s sister Kayta Sandler for the future of her 10-year-old nephew, Max. She is collecting the fund for the college of her nephew, Max.
How did Vladimir Nikiforov die?
The exact reason and details for the cause of death of Vladimir Nikiforov have not surfaced over the internet. The news of Vladimir’s passing has disheartened all hockey fans over the world.
No details regarding Vladimir’s death have been known to the general public. There will be further information after a proper investigation from the concerned authorities.
Vladimir’s sister, Kayta Sandler, has been taking care of his wife and his son, Max, after his sudden demise.