A National Hockey League player will retire his team’s jersey number 62 in tribute to his father, who died in a fatal bear attack in Russia. The decision comes after the player announced he would adopt the number to honor his late parent, marking a rare personal gesture in professional sports. The move highlights the emotional weight of the loss and the player’s connection to his heritage. Fans and teammates have already begun showing support for the family.

Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko will change his jersey number to 62 in honor of his father, who was killed in a bear attack in Russia last week at age 62.