Budding London Knights Player Abakar Kazbekov Falls To Death At The Age Of 18

The Ontario Hockey League and the London Knights both shared the news of Abakar Kazbekov’s passing on Twitter on Saturday.
Several media outlets reported that Kazbekov passed away on Saturday morning after falling from an apartment building in the city.

At 8:20 a.m., London Police Service officers were sent to the intersection of Dufferin Avenue and Talbot Street after being informed that Kazbekov’s body was lying on the pavement there. When the cops arrived, he had already passed away.

London police are investigating the incident, but foul play is not suspected.

Please stop spreading misinformation about the sad death of Abakar Kazbekov..

His death is not a source of debate and is not related to your conspiracy theories.

May is soul rest in peace, all my love and thoughts are going to his friends, familly and teamates ❤️🕊 pic.twitter.com/QM7zK71fHw

— Tropical 🌴 (@tropicalnhl) December 17, 2022

Budding London Knights Player Abakar Kazbekov Falls To Death At The Age Of 18

In a statement, OHL commissioner David Brance said, “Today I join the whole OHL community in mourning the sad loss of London Knights player Abakar Kazbekov. Our sincere condolences go out to his Canadian teammates, billets, and friends as well as his family and friends in Russia.”

We're all just floored by the death of Abakar Kazbekov. I've talked to some who were close to him today. There really are no words. He was a true gentleman. Came to Canada with no English 3 years ago and was helping me with translation this season.

— Ryan Pyette (@RyanatLFPress) December 17, 2022

The Moscow native had been a Knight since the start of the previous campaign. Kazbekov made 12 appearances with London in 2022–2023 and recorded one assist The Moscow native had been a Knight since the start of the previous campaign. He has previously participated in the under-16 and under-18 Russian leagues.

UPDATE: London Police have confirmed 18 year old OHL London Knights forward player Abakar Kazbekov fell to his death. Police would not confirm his identity but several close sources tell The Canadian Independent it is him.https://t.co/54vz50nadh https://t.co/Gt2RSENtwz pic.twitter.com/8fnbqIJDCC

— The Canadian Independent (@canindependent) December 18, 2022

Kazbekov made 12 appearances for London this season, recording one assist. In nine contests last season, he managed one goal.

The game against the Flint Firebirds on Saturday has been postponed, according to the Knights and OHL. The OHL also announced the postponement of three other Saturday games — the Erie Otters versus Saginaw Spirit, Kingston Frontenacs vs. the Peterborough Petes, and Niagara vs. Sudbury — out of sensitivity to individuals involved in the games.