SAD NEWS : Toronto Maple Leafs just confirmed the death of another key man who

Sergei Berezin, a Toronto Maple Leafs hockey hero, has died at the age of 52. The reason of death has not been reported. After being drafted from the Russian leagues in 1994, Berezin played five seasons for the Maple Leafs. Berezin would leave his mark on the squad, helping them reach the Eastern Conference finals in 1998-99 with 37 goals, according to the Toronto Sun. According to the New York Post, Berezin left the Maple Leafs in 2001 to play for the Phoenix Coyotes before moving

on to a few other NHL clubs until retiring in 2004. Berezin lived his retirement in Florida coached minor league teams, played tennis, and spent time with family and friends, according to an X post by ‘NHL Alumni’ announcing his death. “We send our deepest condolences to Sergei’s family,

friends, and former teammates during this extremely difficult time.” The message included the following: Fans expressed their grief in the comments, with one writing: “Sergei Berezin walked so Afinagenov and Grabovski could run. “One of my favourite Leafs when I was younger.”