Artem Tortochakov, a professional hockey player in Russia, has tragically died following an altercation at a bar where he was involved in a deadly fight. On November 3, 2024, in the evening hours, professional ice hockey player Artem Tortochakov and a 25-year-old man were involved in a conflict. That led to a series of punches and kicks to Tortochakov's head. Unfortunately, <a href='https://english.pravda.ru/news/society/161079-hockey-player/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>he was left with fatal injuries during the fight</a>. Tortochakov was hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury after the attack. The medical team did its best but he was critical and therefore failed to save him. The sudden passing of the athlete has surprised fans, teammates, and the sports world. <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/494838.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> The passing of Tortochakov has garnered a lot of public interest, with hockey fans who admired his skill and work ethic as a player being among those responding. Tribute posts and sad posts were posted on social media platforms to show respect for his contributions to hockey and, his performances on the ice. The following has been translated from the tweet using Google: A hockey player from Khakass Metallurg died after a fight near a nightclub in Abakan As a source in the investigative committee told RIA Novosti, a conflict arose between 37-year-old hockey player Artem Tortochakov and a 25-year-old resident of Abakan, which resulted in the death of the athlete. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/rsportru/status/1853803494823653672'> </a></blockquote></div> In response to the incident, authorities moved quickly. As officials investigate what happened to spark the deadly confrontation and how it unfolded, they say they are working to ensure that justice is served. It appears a criminal case has been opened against the 25-year-old male involved. The Australian sports community is mourning the death of Artem Tortochakov, leaving behind an enormous absence and hostility amongst his acquaintances. His death further underscores the tragedy of violence investigating now his legacy in the sport will live on in the memory of fans and those who played alongside him. Rest in peace.