Konstantin Koltsov, former NHL player, died suddenly at 42

The 42-year-old Belarusian professional ice hockey player Konstantin Koltsov is the boyfriend of tennis champion Aryna Sabalenka, according to a Tuesday statement from the Russian team Salavat Yulaev. Salavat Yulaev, a Russian squad, published the statement.

Koltsov played forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL for three (half) seasons between 2002 and 2006, in addition to representing Belarus in the Olympics in both 2010 and 2002. 

UFA-centred Salavat Yulaev released a statement that said, “We regret to inform you of the passing of Konstantin Koltsov, who was Salavat Yulaev’s coach.” The achievements of Konstantin Evgenievich will live on in our club. “Players, teammates, and fans all adored and respected him for being a strong, happy person.” I wish him happiness. 

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Salavat Yulaev won the Russian Super League with Koltsov while serving as head coach. He nearly immediately went back to work as an assistant coach in 2008. 

The second-ranked lady in the world has posted pictures of Sabalenka and Koltsov on Instagram ever since People magazine revealed their romance in June 2021. This continues to occur. She expressed her feelings by replying on Twitter with the phrase “I love you, @koltsov2021.”

There are several emoticons besides “Happy birthday, my love,” such as hearts. You are my best friend, my most reliable ally, and my all-around strongest ally. I hope you have bravery, health, and mental peace. Profit from these advantages. I want our plans to work out as much as I love you. I’m hoping for a favourable outcome. 

When Sabalenka triumphed at the Australian Open for the second consecutive year in January, Koltsov sent her birthday greetings. Once more, Sabalenka won. It was the first win for Sabalenka in January. Sabalenka plays in the Miami Open first-round match on Friday. This is expected. She lost in the round of sixteen in Indian Wells last week.