Former Toronto Maple Leafs winger Sergei Berezin dies at 52. Berezin was a 10th-round pick in the 1994 NHL Draft, scored 126 goals in his career, and won a silver medal for the Soviet Union in the 1991 World Juniors.
Key Points
Sergei Berezin scored 126 goals and had 94 assists in his NHL career.
He enjoyed coaching minor hockey and spending time with his family post-retirement.
Pros
Sergei Berezin had a successful career in the NHL, scoring 126 goals and winning a silver medal in the World Juniors.
He made an immediate impact in the league, being named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.
Berezin's most memorable moment was scoring the series-winning goal in the playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Cons
No cause of death has been revealed for Sergei Berezin.
The sudden passing of Berezin has saddened many in the hockey community.