drumlife19 4 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Crash scene photos Note- although this was on Yahoo, the pictures are very grim and include the body of a victim. Sad, sad summer for hockey... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 - it looks like the KHL may be going through another severe s*** storm for skimping on expenses, like what happened when Cherepanov died. I've read that 8 of the 90 or so of these type of planes have been involved in crashes already. I read there were 178 of them total, 8 being involved in crashed. Today. Sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JKEITH81 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Another tough day in the hockey world....not really sure what to say anymore after this summer...just a tragedy and a lot of lives cut short - thoughts are with the families. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) @SlavaMalamud- Galimov's doc: "Burns on 90% of body, including respiratory system. Lots of internal injuries... Condition -- beyond critical". FIGHT, KID! Edited September 7, 2011 by WorkingOvertime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Salei has been confirmed on the plane and deceased. Where did you hear this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Absoultely ******* sick about this Thoughts love and prayers to their families... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Story Says Salei was not on plane went on a earlier flight This back and forth reporting is seriously making what was already a horrible tragedy into something even more unbearable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 It all could have been avoided with a plane that was safe. I cannot believe it was deemed unsafe by the European Air Union. If that is true it is tragic news, I was hoping this wasn't a KHL money skimping thing and it was. I'm out, that is too much to handle... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Where did you hear this? Honestly, it's being reported every site I look. The Russian Ministry of something is who originally confirmed it and added his name to the list. Edited September 7, 2011 by egroen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) I read there were 178 of them total, 8 being involved in crashed. Today. Sucks. Thanks. I read over 500 people have died while on this plane model. Tretiak just spoke and stated the Soviet National Team will no longer use Yak-42s. Edited September 7, 2011 by egroen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 13GoWings40 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks. Tretiak just spoke and stated the Soviet National Team will no longer use Yak-42s. You Think? Terrible that it took something like this to make Russian hockey teams put a little money/effort into ensuring their teams can travel safely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CupCrazy22 6 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 RIP to all! This has been a horrible summer with so many deaths. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFwinger 21 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 So sad, unbelievable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 I am in tears, here... no one in my office would understand why... what a terrible tragedy. Is there no end to the grief and sadness this summer? RIP, Rusty and Pavol and Brad... I am so sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Where did you hear this? Belarus Hockey Federation stated Salei was with team in Yaroslavl and they have been in contact with relatives and have no good news to report. I'll try to find a source, I don't remember where I saw it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfanatic4alltime 32 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 This is the crappiest offseason ever I am honestly sick to my stomach now, and not knowing for sure if Salei died is just really making this even tougher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
w1ng3dLV 3 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 NHL Network has stated that Rusty was on the flight. This is too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 I don't even have the words to describe how distraught and saddened I am by this. I can't remember an off-season for any sport I follow being as horrible as this one was re: death. This season can't start fast enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 I have to stop looking at this, I have to work, and I am bawling my eyes out here. Rest in peace, gentlemen. This was not the fate you deserved. Bless them all, and their families... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Sucks, plain and simple... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Apparently the planes were being decommissioned in Russia less than a month from now (Oct. 1), which is two years after the EU deemed then unsafe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stactum 4 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Video after the crash... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f18w1DZcom4&feature=player_profilepage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Russian media (tv) has stated that Salei was on the plane and the plane crashed because it was over the weight limit. Whoever "checks" these planes before take-off ought to be better trained. Don't most of airplane accidents occur at take off and landing and most could have been prevented... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellsson 8 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Belarus Hockey Federation stated Salei was with team in Yaroslavl and they have been in contact with relatives and have no good news to report. I'll try to find a source, I don't remember where I saw it. http://www.freep.com/article/20110907/NEWS07/110907022/3-former-Wings-confirmed-dead-fiery-Russian-plane-crash?odyssey=mod|breaking|text|FRONTPAGE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Worst offseason in hockey history... RIP to McCrimmon, Salei, Demitra, and all the other players who needlessly lost their lives because of some malfunction or stupid mistake.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites