Former NHL Enforcer Sergei Berezin Passes Away at 52 Sergei Berezin, a former enforcer who played seven seasons in the NHL, has passed away at the age of 52. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Berezin was a physical presence on the ice, known for his intimidating style of play. He recorded 1,488 penalty minutes in 405 NHL games, including a career-high 320 in 1994-95 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. During his NHL career, Berezin played for the Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings. He helped the Oilers reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 1998, where they lost to the Detroit Red Wings in four games. Berezin’s passing marks the loss of a colorful and unforgettable character in the hockey world. He was a fan favorite in Toronto, where he played for three seasons and led the team in penalty minutes twice. “He was a tough guy,” recalled former teammate Doug Gilmour. “He was one of those guys that you didn’t want to mess with on the ice, but off the ice, he was a great guy.” After his NHL career ended, Berezin returned to Russia and played for several different teams. He also worked as a coach and scout. Sergei Berezin’s legacy lives on as a reminder of the physical and intimidating nature of his era of hockey. His passing has saddened the hockey community, and he will be remembered as a fearless enforcer and a unique personality on the ice.Sergei Berezin, a former NHL player, passed away at the age of 52. Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1994, Berezin played for several teams throughout his seven seasons in the league, including the Maple Leafs, Phoenix Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, and Washington Capitals.Sergei Berezin, a former NHL player, passed away at the age of 52. Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1994, Berezin played for several teams throughout his seven seasons in the league, including the Maple Leafs, Phoenix Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, and Washington Capitals. During his rookie season in 1996-97, Berezin led all freshmen in goals with 25 and finished fifth in points with 41. His most successful season was 1998-99, where he scored 37 goals, the highest of his NHL career, and 59 points in 76 games. That season, he contributed 12 points in the playoffs, assisting Toronto in reaching the Eastern Conference finals. Berezin retired from the NHL after the 2002-03 season, having amassed 286 points (160 goals, 126 assists) in 502 regular season games and 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) in 52 Stanley Cup playoff games.Former NHL player Dmitri Berezin has passed away at the age of 52. Berezin played 7 seasons in the NHL, scoring 104 goals and 160 assists in 443 games. He was a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, and Los Angeles Kings. Berezin was born in Moscow, Russia, and began his hockey career with HC Dynamo Moscow. He was drafted by the Maple Leafs in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut in 1991-92. He played four seasons with the Maple Leafs before being traded to the Flyers in 1995-96. He played two seasons with the Flyers before being traded to the Kings in 1997-98. Berezin retired from the NHL after the 1997-98 season and returned to Russia to play for HC Dynamo Moscow. He retired from professional hockey in 2003. Berezin was a skilled offensive player who was known for his speed and agility. He was a fan favorite in both Toronto and Philadelphia. Berezin’s death is a tragic loss for the hockey community. He was a talented player and a great ambassador for the game of hockey.