Rodion Amirov dies of a brain tumor

About two years ago, Rodion Amirov, a Maple Leafs prospect and first-round pick in 2020, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. It was truly terrible news, but the young man intended to fight on and hope to play field hockey again one day.

However, today’s news is infinitely sad: young Amirov has sadly passed away at the age of 21 as a result of his battle with the disease.

Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

It is we great sadness that we announce the passing of Rodion Amirov. Two years ago, Rodion was diagnosed with a brain tumour. From the moment he received the news, he refused to speak in the negative, determined to enjoy every day, facing it with the same positive attitude he… pic.twitter.com/ye6TdAjGZc

– Dan Milstein-Hockey (@HockeyAgent1) August 14, 2023

More details to come…