Alexander Fedotov has passed away

Alexander Fedotov, a former ice hockey player and referee in Russia, has sadly passed away in the 77th year of his life.

After playing for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod between 1962 and 1977, Alexander turned his hand to officiating, working at the 1982 World and European Championships. He was a referee in the domestic league from 1978 to 1988.

The Russian Ice Hockey Federation extends its sincere condolences to Alexander's family and friends.