Bulletin: Senators statement on today’s tragic plane crash in Russia
Wednesday, 07.09.2011 / 3:01 PM
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Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators have released the following statement in regards to the plane crash in Russia involving members of Lokomotiv of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL):
The Ottawa Senators organization is deeply saddened by the news of the tragic plane crash today in Russia. On behalf of the hockey club and all of our fans, we want to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the players, coaches and staff who died, including Senators draft pick Vitaly Anikeyenko, and former players Pavol Demitra and Karel Rachunek. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
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The Ottawa Senators organization is deeply saddened by the news of the tragic plane crash today in Russia. On behalf of the hockey club and all of our fans, we want to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the players, coaches and staff who died, including Senators draft pick Vitaly Anikeyenko, and former players Pavol Demitra and Karel Rachunek. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
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