Hockey World in Mourning as Longtime KHL Coach Sadly Passes Away at 62
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The KHL has lost a notable member today with the passing of Amur Khabarovsk head coach Andrey Martemyanov at the age of 61 following a reported stroke.
KHL coach Andrey Martemyanov, who most recently was in charge of the club Amur Khabarovsk, has passed away at the age of 61 following a reported stroke.
A statement released by the club reads as follows:
His name will forever remain in the history of our club, and the years of his work in the team will be remembered as a period of bright victories and unforgettable emotions.
Born 30 March 1963 in Yekaterinburg, Martemyanov enjoyed an extensive playing career for the former Soviet Union while earning several gold medals.
Later, he would delve into the world of coaching with several clubs in the KHL.
Additional information about his life and career via Hockey Worldwide:
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Following his playing career, Martemyanov would begin coaching, most notably as the head coach of Amur Khabarovsk 🇷🇺 (2016-2018, 2023-2024), Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg 🇷🇺 (2018-2020), and Sibir Novosibirsk 🇷🇺 (2021-2023) in the KHL.
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