As news of the plane crash in Russia emerged Wednesday, NHL players sent
messages of sympathy and shock: Here are some of the many outpourings
from the Twitter universe:
Alex Ovechkin (@ovi8), Washington Capitals:I'm in shock!!!!! R.I.P.
Ilya Bryzgalov (@bryzgoalie30), Philadelphia Flyers:R.I.P.#Lokomotiv #Ярославль (con't) My deepest condolences go to
families and friends of Lokomotiv. My thoughts and prayers are with
wives, childrens and parents of victims... Я не могу
поверить,шок,хочется проснуться
Bobby Ryan (@b_ryan9), Anaheim Ducks:I can't believe I'm writing another one. Thoughts and prayers to
everyone affected by the KHL plane crash. Too many players gone this
year.
Zac Dalpe (@zacdalpe22), Carolina Hurricanes:Another sad day for the hockey world. Prayers go out to everyone involved in the KHL plane crash.
Matthew Calvert (@mattcalvert11), Columbus Blue Jackets:Very sad to hear about the plane crash. Thoughts and prayers are with the families.
Mathieu Darche (@matdarche52), Montreal Canadiens:Horrible tragedy!!! Thoughts with families. Enough hockey tragedy this summer.
Michael Grabner (@grabs40), New York Islanders:Another terrible tragedy and loss to the hockey world-thoughts and
prayers go out to all the families..makes my body shake thinking bout it
James van Riemsdyk (@jvreemer21), Philadelphia Flyers:Terrible to hear about what happened in Russia, thoughts and prayers go out to the families.
Kevin Shattenkirk (@shattdeuces), St. Louis Blues:Another tragedy in hockey today with the Plane crash in Russia.. My
heart goes out to all of the families and friends. (con't) Hockey lost a
great legend in Demitra.. Remember watching him play a few months ago
at Worlds, #anothersaddayforhockey
Carl Gunnarsson (@carl_gun), Toronto Maple Leafs: Unbelievable! Can't get what happened in Russia. Thinking of all the families and friends. So tragic
Andrew Ladd (@aladd16), Winnipeg Jets: Still in shock about the news out of Russia. Thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of everyone on the plane.
RJ Umberger (@umby18), Columbus Blue Jackets I am sickened over the plane crash of the #KHL hockey team.. this has been an awful summer for hockey. #RIP
Taylor Hall (@hallsy6), Edmonton Oilers: What an awful summer for hockey. Thoughts and prayers with the families and friends of everyone on that flight
Ryane Clowe (@ryaneclowe29), San Jose Sharks: Hearing the tragic news about the Russian plane crash almost brought me
to my knees.. So so sad and unfair. Prayers go out to all the families.
Max Talbot (@max25talbot), Philadelphia Flyers Thoughts and prayers to the KHL team and their families. I'm in shock.
Evander Kane (@ekane9jets), Winnipeg Jets Can't believe what has happen with the KHL plane crash. Thoughts are with the players families and friends.
Eric Fehr (@ericfehr), Winnipeg Jets: Terrible news out of Russia today. Prayers to all the family and friends involved! #KHL
Martin Biron (@martybiron43), New York Rangers: Way to many players and families affected with tragic events this
summer. Thoughts and prayers go out to this KHL team and their families.
John Carlson (@johncarlson74), Washington Capitals: Gloomy day in DC and even worse news in Russia. Prayers to all the family/friends associated today. #KHL
Magnus Paajarvi (@mps_91), Edmonton Oilers:Cannot believe it … thoughts for all the families around…
Logan Couture (@logancouture), San Jose Sharks:Heartbreaking summer for hockey. Thoughts to everyone affected by these terrible, sad events.
Nate Thompson (@natethompson44), Tampa Bay Lightning:Tragic loss for the hockey world. Plane crash with an entire KHL team on
board. Thoughts and prayers go out to there families and friends
Ryan Shannon (@ryanshannon22), Tampa Bay Lightning:A sad day. Thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the KHL plane crash.
Brent Sopel (@brentsopel), Metallurg of KHL:In shock. Prayers out to all of the KHL families.
Ryan Whitney (@ryanwhitney6), Edmonton Oilers:Terrible news of the plane crash carrying an entire KHL team. Thoughts and prayers go out to all families involved.
Steven Kampfer (@stevekampfer47), Boston Bruins: Awful news to hear about when getting off the ice today. Thoughts and
prayers go out to all of those players families and friends.
Mike Rupp (@rupper17), New York Rangers:Absolutely disturbing news out of Russia (KHL)... Heartfelt prayers to all affected!
Scottie Upshall (@scottieupshall), Florida Panthers:Very sad news this morning in Russia - plane carrying KHL team Lokomotiv
crashes. Our condolences go out 2 all victims families and friends.
Brett Connolly (@bconnolly8), Tampa Bay Lightning: Thoughts and prayers are with the Russian team and families #Lokomotiv
Jack Skille (@jackskille), Florida Panthers:Prayers go out to the players and family's involved with the KHL plane crash. #RIP #sosad
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