#daniil sobchenko

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Daniil Sobchenko (13 April 1991 – 7 September 2011) RIP

"Doctors to me: "No more hockey for you, kid, never" (after the operation on the knee). In 3 weeks I was on the ice. Hockey is my life".

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I need to get to bed. All this is too depressing.

Video Daniil Sobchenko uploaded on youtube shortly before the crash...

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This just broke my heart. Daniil Sobchenko's young wife

[inub0i]

Tragedy (Late post)

I know that this happened today. Why am I late to making a blog entry about it? I don't know. I guess I forgot I had a tumblr. In case you haven't heard of what happened, a Yak-42 jet carrying the KHL team Lokomotiv Yaroslavl has crashed while trying to get to Minsk, the capital of Belarus, for the first KHL game of their season. The entire team and 4 members of the Jr team were on board the plane when it happened. The plane hit a tower mast, caught on fire, and crashed 1.6 miles from Yaroslavl. The plane didn't have enough altitude. Everyone on the plane save for 2 people died. Let that sink in for a moment. ALL BUT 2 PEOPLE DIED. Some former NHL names include:

Pavol Demitra Karlis Strastins Jan Marek Karel Rachunek Ruslan Salei Josef Vasicek

There were also some NHL prospects (or Ex-prospects) aboard the plane.

Daniil Sobchenko 6th Round 165th overall San Jose Sharks Drafted 2011 Later rounds usually contain people that will hardly make the NHL if at all, but this was a diamond in the rough. He had an outstanding showing at the U-20 tournament scoring 7 points in 7 games to help Russia clinch the gold. He was about to be invited to play for the Worcester Sharks, the San Jose affiliate farm team. But this is a case where "what if" is a more suitable situation as it will never come into fruition. I'm sorry that I am hyping him up, it was natural as I am a Sharks fan and was excited for Sobchenko. Alexander Vasyunov 2nd Round 58th overall New Jersey Devils Drafted 2006 I don't know much about him, but in his 18 game stint for the Devils, he scored 1 goal. He signed a 1 year deal with intentions on developing and returning to North America. Another "what if" scenario.

Stefan Liv 4th Round 102nd Overall Detroit Red Wings Drafted 2000 Despite playing mostly in the Grand Rapid Griffins, he had quite a career in Europe. And also helped the Swedish National team win Gold in the 2006 Turin Olympics and 2006 WC. He also helped his club HV71 win the SEL championships in 2004, and 2008. Again, my condolences to the families of the following people. It never had to come to this. Deceased Players: Vitaly Anikienko Mikhail Balandin Gennady Churilov Pavol Demitra Robert Dietrich Marat Kalimulin Andrei Kiryukhin Nikita Klyukin Stefan Liv Jan Marek Sergei Ostapchuk Ruslan Salei Maxim Shuvalov Kārlis Skrastiņš Pavel Snurnitsyn Daniil Sobchenko Ivan Tkachenko Pavel Trakhanov Yuri Urychev Josef Vašíček Alexander Vasyunov Alexander Vyukhin Artem Yarchuk Deceased Staff Members: Brad McCrimmon Alexander Karpovtsev Igor Korolev Yuri Bakhvalov Aleksandr Belyayev Nikolai Krivonosov Yevgeni Kunnov Vyacheslav Kuznetsov Vladimir Piskunov Yevgeni Sidorov Andrei Zimin Deceased Flight Crew Members: Andrei Solomentsev Igor Zhivelov Nadezhda Maksumova Vladimir Matyushin Elena Sarmatova Elena Shavina Sergy Zhuravlev Despite all of the tragedy, there is some good news. Remember that I said there were 2 survivors. Survivors: Alexander Galimov (Player)- In critical condition with 90% of his body covered in burns Alexander Sizov (Crew)- Injured Pray for these 2, and hope for the best. Rest in Peace From San Jose California

[samwpmarleau]

We are very saddened to report that the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry has published a list stating that Sharks prospect Daniil Sobchenko was aboard the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane that crashed today in Yaroslavl, Russia. Daniil attended our development camp this past July and everyone on our staff agreed that he had a bright future with our organization. He was an amazing person with a fun-loving personality and his attitude and energy during his time in San Jose was infectious. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. This is a difficult day for the hockey world. Many people in our organization had existing relationships with other Lokomotiv players, coaches and staff members. We send our sincere condolences to their families as well.

Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson

[samwpmarleau]

Now confirmed that 20-year-old Sharks prospect Daniil Sobchenko was on the plane.

From all accounts his personality was infectious and his love of the game off the charts; he was so excited to play, as were we all to see him.

Rest in peace, baby Shark.

[tealcitycrew-blog]

Rest in Peace, Daniil Sobchenko. He was the 165th overall pick of the 2011 NHL Draft by the San Jose Sharks.