Sergei Sergeevich Ogorodnikov (; 21 January 1986 – 24 June 2018) was a Russian professional

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. Ogorodnikov most recently played in Poland with the SSA KH Podhale Nowy Targ of the

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. Ogorodnikov died on 24 June 2018 as a result of a jet ski accident.

Career

Ogorodnikov was primarily raised in various Moscow based hockey schools including

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and

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. He was also a longtime member of Russia's U20 and U18 national Team Russia squads. The

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drafted him 82nd overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. The young forward came over to North America during the summer of 2006. Ogorodnikov returned to Russia after spending one season with the

' minor league affiliates in

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(ECHL) and

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(AHL), where he continued to play before joining SSA KH Podhale Nowy Targ of the Polska Hokej Liga for the 2017-18 season.

Death

Ogorodnikov died as a result of a jet ski accident on 24 June 2018. He was 32 years old.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

External links

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RussianProspects.com Sergei Ogorodnikov Player Profile
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