A fan died during a hockey match in Novokuznetsk
The 64-year-old man became ill in the foyer of the arena, where the game “Metallurg” – “Omsk Wings” was held. He couldn't be saved
The fan died at the Arena of Kuznetsk metallurgists named after Oleg Korolenko in Novokuznetsk during the match of the championship of the All-Russian Hockey League (VHL) between the local Metallurg and Omsk Wings. This was reported by the press service of the Novokuznetsk club.
The meeting took place on September 25. The 64-year-old man became ill in the lobby of the arena.
Despite all the resuscitation measures taken, the Metallurg fan has passed away. Novokuznetsk hockey club expresses condolences to relatives and friends, — stated in the message.
The match itself ended with the victory of the Omsk club with a score of 2-1 in overtime.
