The 19-year-old Russian hockey player, Timur Faizutdinov, is no more with us. See his cause of death and family insights below.
Timur Faizutdinov had been embracing his career to the limelight as a defenseman for Dynamo St. Petersburg’s junior team. But his dream of pursuing a hockey career to the next level has stopped since he is no more with us.
He took his last breath on March 16, 2021, after being hospitalized for four days in Yaroslavl, and his health condition was severe.
Rest In Peace!!!
| Name | Timur Faizutdinov |
| Birthday | 2001 |
| Age | 19 |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Profession | Hockey Player |
19-year-old MHK Dynamo St. Petersburg defenseman, Timur Faizutdinov, took a puck to the head vs. Loko Yaroslavl and is currently fighting for his life at the hospital. He’s played 183 games for the Junior club and was named the captain at the start of the season. pic.twitter.com/oQ9vpZUUct
— Dylan Griffing (@GriffingDylan) March 12, 2021
Timur Faizutdinov’s Cause Of Death: What Happened To Him?
Timur Faizutdinov started his game with Dynamo St. Petersburg’s junior team against Lokomotiv four days back on March 12, 2021. During the game, he accidentally got struck by a puck at his head by his opponent. Medical reports cite that the puck got him up high near his temple, and he crumbled down on the ground.
Though Faizutdinov was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in Yaroslavl, doctors were unable to save him as the puck caused him severe injuries. As a result, doctors pronounced him dead on Tuesday.
The St. Petersburg Team confirmed the young player’s death through a statement writing, ‘Dynamo Saint Petersburg defenseman Timur Faizutdinov has tragically passed away at the age of 19.’
Similarly, the team prayed for his family via tweet, stating, ‘He had received a fatal head injury during an MHL match against Loko in Yaroslavl on March 12. SKA Hockey Club extends its deepest condolences to Timur’s family and friends.‘
Dynamo Saint Petersburg defenseman Timur Faizutdinov has tragically passed away at the age of 19.
He had received a fatal head injury during an MHL match against Loko in Yaroslavl on March 12.
SKA Hockey Club extends its deepest condolences to Timur’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/gDQkK43ILr
— SKA Ice Hockey Club (@hcSKA_News) March 16, 2021
A Deep Condolences To Faizutdinov’s Family And Parents
There are no details about Faizutdinov’s family and parents yet. Since he was a struggling hockey player, he lived a subtle lifestyle with low-key insights on his early life and family. Eventually, his livelihood overshadowed his family life and details.
Nevertheless, we pray and send our deepest condolences to Faizutdinov’s family in this intense moment.
Facts About Late Timur Faizutdinov
- Timur Faizutdinov was just 19 years old at his death (March 16, 2021).
- He battled his head injury at a hospital in Yaroslavl three days before the doctor pronounced him dead.
- Faizutdinov’s health reports claimed fracture of the temporal bone, cerebral hemorrhage, and passive heart and lungs.
- He was born in 2001, but his birthday remains a mystery.
- Timur was an aspiring young talent of Dynamo St. Petersburg’s junior team.
- He played around 200 games with St. Petersburg and was the captain of the team.
- Dynamo St. Petersburg will hold moments of silence in tribute to the late young player, Faizutdinov.
- Likewise, the Kontinental Hockey League will proceed only after the moments of silence for Faizutdinov.