SHOCKING

18-Year-Old Hockey Player Found Dead on Sidewalk

Abakar Kazbekov had played for Ontario’s London Knights the evening before.

A forward for Canada’s London Knights hockey team was found dead on the sidewalk in front of a luxury Ontario apartment building on Saturday morning. Early reports suggested that Abakar Kazbekov, 18, either fell or jumped to his death; CTV reports that foul play was not suspected. Kazbekov, who is from Moscow, was the Knights’ first under-18 draft pick in 2021; he last played on Friday night. “Abakar has been a valued member of the team since 2021,” the Ontario Hockey League team said. “Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates.”

The headline on this story has been updated to reflect that the Ontario Hockey League is a junior league, not a pro league.