Young boy dies after being struck by puck during hockey practice

Hockey practice has ended tragically for one young boy on Thursday. The 12-year-old was taking part in a training session when he was struck by a puck in the chest. He was taken to hospital, but died there before doctors could save him.

The incident took place in the Petrogradsky District of Russia. The boy was enrolled at training sessions at the school of KHL team SKA St. Petersburg. According to Sport24.ru, Vsevolod Malkov was hit in the heart area when a defender on the opposing team attempted a shot on the net. Here is the video of the incident.

A criminal investigation has been opened into the death. However, the boy's father told Sport24.ru he doesn't blame anyone for what happened.

"I do not see any culprits in this, to blame someone, I think, makes no sense. This was purely an accident. It was a common practice, they were playing a minority: five to attack, four to defend," said Igor Malkov. "There was a shot, a defenseman's flick from the blue line, as I was told, I was not present, because parents are not allowed to practice. The puck hit the heart area and there was a cardiac arrest. Further there was resuscitation, but, unfortunately, without success."

Malkov added that the hockey school has offered to pay for funeral costs and to provide any assistance the family needs.

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