Rangers' prospect Cherepanov dies after a game in Russia
China Daily | Updated: 2008-10-15 08:08
NEW YORK: New York Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov has died after playing in a league game for Russian club Omsk Vanguard, the NHL team said on Monday.
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Alexei Cherepanov of Russia smiles after being selected by the New York Rangers during the first round of the NHL hockey draft in Columbus, Ohio on June 22, 2007. AP |
The 19-year-old, who had chosen to play in his native country this year, was New York's first-round selection in the 2007 draft and the 17th overall pick.
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