Breaking Story: Dmitry Chesnokov Reports Terrible Plane Accident in Russia
Per Chesnokov's Twitter:
"A terrible tragedy in Russia. A charter plane carrying KHL's Lokomotiv crashed. Only one person survived!"
"According to @plysenkov the plane crashed at takeoff. There were 37 people on board. Condolences to the #KHL and Lokomotiv."
"The number of those perished is still being confirmed. Lokomotiv was on board. Its roster includes Vasyunov, Demitra, Salei, Skrastins..."
"I will stay on top of the story and will provide details as they come in... #KHL #Lokomotiv"
Follow him here @dchesnokov
UPDATE: I've read "official" reports on Twitter confirming completely contradictory things about whether Salei was actually on this flight. We are still trying to figure out what the truth is (since confirmed via various sources that he was)
Truly a sad day for hockey.
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Follow-up Tweet with link to their roster
“Here’s the Lokomotiv roster. Most players were on the plane that crashed. ”http://en.khl.ru/clubs/lokomotiv" target="_blank">http://en.khl.ru/clubs/lokomotiv We’ll provide more details on Puck Daddy"
by J.J. from Kansas on Sep 7, 2011 8:14 AM CDT reply actions
Also, as reminded by @Stoosh10 on Twitter
Lokomotiv’s head coach is listed as former NHLer Brad McCrimmon.
by J.J. from Kansas on Sep 7, 2011 8:15 AM CDT reply actions
We drafted Liv 102nd overall in 2000. He played 37 games for the Griffins and 3 for the Toledo Storm but that is the complete extent of his North American play. He’s played in Sweden and Russia for the rest of his career.
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Sep 7, 2011 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Wow
Lokomotiv officials have confirmed that entire team was on plane. Still waiting for official totals, some have as many as three surviving. Either way, it does not look good for McCrimmon, Salei, and Demitra.
Dmitry Chesnokov appears to have confirmed this report with Lokomotiv officials. They were flying in for the first game of the season. Crash happened just 2 kilometers from the runway.
Only ongoing KHL game, the grudge match between last season’s champ and runner up, was stopped and postponed in light of the accident. Sounds as if all other games are being put on hold until further notice now
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Sep 7, 2011 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh my God
This is awful. Every team’s worst nightmare. My condolences to those who will be affected by this tragedy.
This has truly been the worst off-season off-ice for hockey fans everywhere.
by eight_legged_freaks on Sep 7, 2011 9:02 AM CDT reply actions
Sounds like Salei and McCrimmon have both been confirmed dead. Just got an email from a friend saying all Wings activities are being called off for the day (take that with a grain of salt, he’s been wrong before)
Pierre LeBrun:
“Spoke with Wings coach Mike Babcock who like a lot of us was awaiting word….Wings family bracing itself with McCrimmon, Salei part of team”
https://twitter.com/#!/Real_ESPNLeBrun/status/111438470173556737
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Sep 7, 2011 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Appears he was wrong about the activities being cancelled. Last time I listen to him (he’s a brother of one of the trainers)
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Sep 7, 2011 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
OMG...
This is so awful. Prayers for them and their families.
Terrible
This is devastating news.
This has easily been the worst hockey offseason ever. One can only hope that this is finally the end of the tragedy.
This offseason needs to end now
start training camps already…..don’t know what it is but i feel as soon as hockey starts these terrible things will stop……Prayers to all people close to them.
J✈E✈T✈S✈ JETS! ✈JETS! ✈JETS!
Update
http://twitter.com/#!/dchesnokov/statuses/111441053101473793
One player is being reported as having survived the crash. Alexander Galimov is reportedly in serious condition with fractures and burns.
Man this is a tragic day i really feel for Ruslan Salei’s wife and newborn kid . The kid will never get to have any memory of his / her dad . And don’t get me wrong i feel bad for all that got killed .
I know how a accident when a loved one gets killed you just can’t wrap your mind around it at first. Listen folks if you have a loved one you are meaning to call do it asap. Last Jun 25 at 2.25PM my mother was killed in a car crash at noon the same day i thought to call her just to say hello but put it off thinking i would call her later that night . I still feel really bad because i missed my last chance to tell her i loved her . Sorry if i went a bit off topic
Show me the CUP
So sorry for your loss
Random nonsense at @Baroque97
"It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time." --Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)
Horrible news
I can’t believe this is happening.
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
My heart is breaking
My thoughts and prayers are with them and their families.
by Azzie26 on Sep 7, 2011 9:26 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
heartbreaking
Horrible day for 37 families and a sad day for the hockey community.
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by rock n rye on Sep 7, 2011 9:29 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Update
Per a Russian contributor to Bolts Prospects, a list of passengers and crew members has been published.
http://www.boltprospects.com/forum/showpost.php?p=113942&postcount=7
Salei’s name is on the list.
The most important thing to remember in all of this is that nothing has been confirmed one way or the other. Let’s just wait and see what news comes out before we jump to conclusions.
Since Salei has been confirmed as alive and in Minsk, I’m not too confident with that list. Of course… Lokomotiv officials also said that the entire team was on the flight.
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Sep 7, 2011 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
http://twitter.com/#!/SlavaMalamud
Sadly, that report is wrong:
“It is official now. Belarusian news agencies report that Ruslan Salei was on board the flight.”
Damnit. This just keeps getting worse.
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Sep 7, 2011 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
RIP Ruslan
It appears that Salei was indeed on the plane.
http://twitter.com/SlavaMalamud/statuses/111450567502594048
“It is official now. Belarusian news agencies report that Ruslan Salei was on board the flight.”
Sad, sad day.
I hate to say it, but that makes me want to cry. I will say a prayer for his wife and children
Get your Al the Octopus
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by Josh Howard on Sep 7, 2011 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I heard Rusty was AT airport waiting for team to arrive..
And NOT on the actual plane. Per NHL.com
How much more can hockey take this summer? I’m afraid to ask. Another terribly sad day indeed.
When it comes to Osgood, I agree with D-Mac 100%.. (http://youtu.be/_BJCxdkoIxc) I'm sure the same goes for Drapes. R.I.P. Grind Line!
by Let's JOE WINGS-BOLTS on Sep 7, 2011 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Still trying to process all of this
I’m absolutely heartbroken for Salei’s family and for the families of all of the victims of this tragedy.
by J.J. from Kansas on Sep 7, 2011 10:00 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Yes
His 2nd daughter was born this spring.
by J.J. from Kansas on Sep 7, 2011 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
97.1 is now reporting
Plane struck an antenna after takeoff due to not being able to gain altitude. Possible mechanical failure.
Get your Al the Octopus
byjenniferleigh.etsy.com/
dchesnokov:
Galimov (the lone survivor from the team) has over 80% of his body covered in burns; he had a surgery, according to doctors
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Sep 7, 2011 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, multiple reports that the lone survivor didn’t survive. Jeez.
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Sep 7, 2011 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Update
Now there’s another Russian writer saying that Salei was not on the plane, and that Galimov has died from his wounds.
I don’t even know anymore.
Latest Chesnokov tweet says otherwise.
dchesnokov Dmitry Chesnokov
Russian officials to SovSport: “Ruslai Salei was on board the plane.”
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Sep 7, 2011 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
also from @SlavaMalamud
“Reason for Salei confusion: Dynamo Minsk official blog reported he was in Minsk. Russian Emergency Ministry now says he was on board.”
Yeah, I freaking give up.
plysenkov Pavel Lysenkov
I was told that Galimov died in hospital. Salei is alive, he was in Minsk
Who knows at this point.
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Sep 7, 2011 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
There’s been far too much speculation at this point. Until there’s a report that he was either on or not on the plane, I’m going to hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
@SlavaMalamud again
Neurosurgeon says Galimov’s burns “almost incompatible with life”. Not dead yet, though. Fight, kid
by DonBorvio on Sep 7, 2011 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions 8 recs
McCrimmon
Russian Ministry confirming that former Wing assistant coach Brad McCrimmon was on the plane and has died.
What an awful day.
3 years on the bench in the D......
RIP and thank you for everything. I can’t believe this is happening. God be with all of the families.
What a horrible loss
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Still so very hard to comprehend..
Fingers crossed Rusty is alive and well. Thoughts go out to all family and friends involved. This has been possibly the most tragic summer for hockey, since I can remember
When it comes to Osgood, I agree with D-Mac 100%.. (http://youtu.be/_BJCxdkoIxc) I'm sure the same goes for Drapes. R.I.P. Grind Line!
by Let's JOE WINGS-BOLTS on Sep 7, 2011 10:54 AM CDT reply actions
Прощайте.
Got my lookalike Cyrillic letters mixed up, but…
Would you rather be Kronwalled or Jarnkroked?
I am still trying to wrap my head around all of this
It has really been tough trying to concentrate on work after reading about this awful tragedy. How terrible for all the families involved. This off-season has been terrible for hockey with all of the tragedies. How much more can happen?
I'm with you.
My brain and my heart cannot fathom this sort of thing. The families left without fathers, sons, brothers, etc. The sudden ripping away of lives. It gives an empty feeling, like the wind has been knocked out of me.
Would you rather be Kronwalled or Jarnkroked?
by WingsFool on Sep 7, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I still can't get over it...
An entire team perished. Gone. All of these guys, in great shape, probably laughing, joking with each other, looking forward to playing the game they loved. It’s just too depressing.
Would you rather be Kronwalled or Jarnkroked?
by WingsFool on Sep 7, 2011 11:07 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
They're saying the only survivor, Galimov
has passed away. I can’t even wrap my head around how terrible this is…
by Pentatonic on Sep 7, 2011 11:07 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
@SlavaMalamud
Slava Malamud
The hospital is denying an earlier report from Russian TV that Alexander Galimov is dead. FIGHT, KID!!!
by Pentatonic on Sep 7, 2011 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rusty's wiki page..
Now has him listed as deceased. Not a good sign. Man, I hope he wasn’t on the plane. Maybe the one bit of good news to come out of this.
When it comes to Osgood, I agree with D-Mac 100%.. (http://youtu.be/_BJCxdkoIxc) I'm sure the same goes for Drapes. R.I.P. Grind Line!
by Let's JOE WINGS-BOLTS on Sep 7, 2011 11:21 AM CDT reply actions
Salei’s page was listed as deceased the second the crash was reported. Let’s wait for an official report
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Sep 7, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Agree...
but sadly thinking that he would have popped up somewher by now since crash was over 4 hours ago…but until confirmed hope is alive. //praying
by wingsluver4ever on Sep 7, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
My skepticism is itching
If Salei is fine, surely he’s heard of what has happened and he would have contacted the proper officials with the team, who would then release the official word on him being alive.
I hate Jonathon Ericsson.
Hard to say
Being that he was one of the first to report that Salei WAS on the plane. Like a horrible, sad, demented version of the Jagr Watch.
Rusty where are you???
When it comes to Osgood, I agree with D-Mac 100%.. (http://youtu.be/_BJCxdkoIxc) I'm sure the same goes for Drapes. R.I.P. Grind Line!
by Let's JOE WINGS-BOLTS on Sep 7, 2011 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
on russian news
Salei on board, Galimov in hospital after surgery.
Still have conflicting reports about Salei despite his name being on the official death report.
Defenceman Vitaly Anikeyenko, 24 (Ukraine)
Defenceman Mikhail Balandin, 31 (Russia)
Centre Gennady Churilov, 24 (Russia)
Centre Pavol Demitra, 36 (Slovakia)10
Defenceman Robert Dietrich, 25 (Germany)
Right winger Alexander Galimov, 26 (Russia)11 12
Defenceman Marat Kalimulin, 23 (Russia)
Right wing Alexander Kalyanin, 23 (Russia)
Right wing Andrei Kiryukhin, 24 (Russia)
Centre Nikita Klyukin, 21 (Russia)
Goaltender Stefan Liv, 30 (Sweden)
Centre Jan Marek, 31 (Czech Republic)
Left wing Sergei Ostapchuk, 21 (Belarus)
Defenceman Karel Rachůnek, 32 (Czech Republic)
Defenceman Ruslan Salei, 36 (Belarus)
Defenceman Maxim Shuvalov, 18 (Russia)
Defenceman Kārlis Skrastinš, 37 (Latvia)
Forward Pavel Snurnitsyn, 19 (Russia)
Centre Daniil Sobchenko, 20 (Ukraine)
Left wing Ivan Tkachenko, 31 (Russia)
Defender Pavel Trakhanov, 33 (Russia)
Defenceman Yuri Urychev, 20 (Russia)
Centre Josef Vašíček, 30 (Czech Republic)
Left winger Alexander Vasyunov, 23 (Russia)
Goaltender Alexander Vyukhin, 38 (Ukraine)
Left wing Artem Yarchuk, 21 (Russia)
Head coach Brad McCrimmon, 52 (Canada)
[edit] Crew
Andrey Solomentsev – pilot
Igor Zhivelov – copilot
Sergey Zhuravlev – mechanic
Elena Sarmatova – flight attendant
Nadezhda Maksumova – flight attendant
Elena Shavina – flight attendant
Vladimir Matyushin – flight engineer
Alexander Sizov – flight engineer (confirmed survivor)13.
(taken from Wikipedia. Here is the original in Russian. http://www.lifenews.ru/news/68936)
Similar list....
only shows 44 passengers and crew and not 45 with Salei being missing name in link posted by Dmitry here
by wingsluver4ever on Sep 7, 2011 11:42 AM CDT reply actions
The Russian MafiaMedia can go to hell. Damn them for making this so difficult to figure out
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Sep 7, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
especially since their roster is now 43 and sentence below says 36 found still searching for 6 = 42. But Salei is still NOT listed at all.
by wingsluver4ever on Sep 7, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Salei...
is now listed on the link that Dmitry provided. It changed from 44 to 43 then back to 44 and then his name was there.
by wingsluver4ever on Sep 7, 2011 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm holding on to a thread of hope for Rusty.
Damn this entire situation!!! I don’t even know how to express my frustration and sorrow except on here with all of you.
This is absolutely terrible news.
The tragedy itself is terrible…but hearing about deaths to Salei and McCrimmon puts it on a whole different level, hitting way too close to home. I definitely broke down for a second when I saw that. I always had faith in Salei as the #6 veteran guy last year. McCrimmon put 3 solid years of coaching in the organization, and his death is no easier to take. Add to the list very familiar other NHL names Pavol Demitra and Josef vasicek…along with the rest of the team…I am in shock. This is absolutely terrible news. It’s always stories like these that put sports in perspective.
Dinamo Minsk GM is confirming that Salei was not in Belarus as originally hoped. He was on the plane.
I'm still in shock :-/
Prayers and condolences for friends and family of everyone involved.
This seriously has been the worst hockey summer ever
"A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day." ~ Calvin (C & H)
wow...been one hell of an awful summer for hockey
But this is almost beyond words. More so than even the guys who wore the winged wheel, it’s rough looking at that list and seeing a couple of teenagers.
Eat 'em up, Tigers!
RIP to everyone
But Rusty damn!
Go check out the Datsyukian Deke , Detroit Red Wings Blog
http://datsyukiandeke.wordpress.com/
I liked Rusty personally
but for something like this to happen, horrifying, wish condolences to everyones families that have lost someone to this tragedy. The Hockey world lost a lot of talented young men today
Fan of the Tigers ~ Red Wings ~ Lions - No Better Town to be a sports fan of!
Avid Gamer and Anime Junkie
I know
I was just so shocked that he was in it, I was playing with him yesterday on NHL 11
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http://datsyukiandeke.wordpress.com/
Just speechless
I’m devastated and it is so difficult to concentrate on work….
Fucking hell
The offseason that just won’t end :(
My friends call me Lenny... only I ain't got no friends.
3 NHLers and a whole Hockey Team dead
Go check out the Datsyukian Deke , Detroit Red Wings Blog
http://datsyukiandeke.wordpress.com/
Yahoo has an article on the former NHLers that died
My friends call me Lenny... only I ain't got no friends.
I know I'm probably not the only one
But I still can’t get my head around this.
My heart aches for everyone involved.
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