Konstantin Koltsov, former NHL participant and associate of Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka, dies aged 42

Konstantin Koltsov, the Belarusian former professional ice hockey participant and boyfriend of Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka, has died on the age of 42, in line with Russian membership Salavat Yulaev.

Koltsov performed for the Belarus nationwide workforce within the 2002 and 2010 Olympics and spent elements of three seasons with the Nationwide Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins from 2002 to 2006.

“It’s with deep sorrow that we inform you that the coach of Salavat Yulaev, Konstantin Koltsov, has handed away,” Salavat Yulaev, which is predicated within the Russian metropolis of Ufa, stated in an announcement.

“He was a powerful and cheerful particular person, he was liked and revered by gamers, colleagues, and followers. Konstantin Evgenievich ceaselessly wrote himself into the historical past of our membership.

“Might he relaxation in peace.”

Sabalenka and Koltsov had been first linked in June 2021, in line with Individuals journal, and the world quantity two has regularly posted pictures of them collectively on her Instagram account.

“I like you @koltsov2021,” she wrote in a single put up that included coronary heart and different emojis.