RIP Alexei Cherepanov

19 year old Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov died on October 13, 2008 on the bench for his KHL team Avanguard Omsk. After playing well at the start of the game, Cherepanov went unconscious while speaking with former Ranger Jaromir Jagr on the bench and paramedics were unable to revive him. He was a very promising young player and from all accounts he was loved and respected by everyone who had the pleasure of interacting with him. - NHL - New York Rangers - Alexei Cherepanov