Fallon
07-07-2003, 11:50 AM
NEW YORK (Ticker) - New York Rangers center Roman Lyashenko was found dead Sunday morning in his hotel room in Turkey. He was 24.
The cause of death is unknown. A native of Russia, Lyashenko was on vacation in Turkey with his mother and sister.
Lyashenko helped Russia capture the silver medal in the 2002 World Hockey Championships, but played in just 17 games over the last two seasons with the Rangers.
"Roman was a quality individual who had a positive impact on everyone he touched, both on and off the ice," said Rangers general manager and coach Glen Sather. "We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time."
Lyashenko had 23 goals and 35 assists for the Rangers' American Hockey League affiliate in Hartford last season and ranked second on the team with a plus-minus rating of plus-25.
The Rangers acquired Lyashenko from the Dallas Stars along with Martin Rucinsky in exchange for Manny Malhotra and Barrett Heisten in March 2002.
After helping Torpedo Yaroslav win the Russian League championship in 1999, Lyashenko signed with Dallas. He had 12 goals and nine assists in parts of two seasons with the Stars. Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=lyashenkoobit&prov=st&type=lgns)
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The cause of death is unknown. A native of Russia, Lyashenko was on vacation in Turkey with his mother and sister.
Lyashenko helped Russia capture the silver medal in the 2002 World Hockey Championships, but played in just 17 games over the last two seasons with the Rangers.
"Roman was a quality individual who had a positive impact on everyone he touched, both on and off the ice," said Rangers general manager and coach Glen Sather. "We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time."
Lyashenko had 23 goals and 35 assists for the Rangers' American Hockey League affiliate in Hartford last season and ranked second on the team with a plus-minus rating of plus-25.
The Rangers acquired Lyashenko from the Dallas Stars along with Martin Rucinsky in exchange for Manny Malhotra and Barrett Heisten in March 2002.
After helping Torpedo Yaroslav win the Russian League championship in 1999, Lyashenko signed with Dallas. He had 12 goals and nine assists in parts of two seasons with the Stars. Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=lyashenkoobit&prov=st&type=lgns)
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