Penguins Forward Andrei Kuzmenko to Wear Number 62 in Honor of Father
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko is changing his jersey number to 62 to honor his father, Alexander, who died in Russia at age 62 following a bear attack.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, October 2, 2026 — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko will adopt jersey number 62 for the upcoming season, a decision made to commemorate his late father, Alexander.
The change marks a personal tribute to Kuzmenko’s father, who passed away in Russia at the age of 62. The circumstances surrounding Alexander Kuzmenko’s death involved a bear attack.
The number 62 holds significant meaning for Andrei Kuzmenko due to his father’s age at the time of his passing. This decision reflects the deep connection and respect Kuzmenko has for his father’s memory.
Further details regarding the timeline of this jersey number change or when it will be officially implemented during the season were not immediately available. The Penguins organization has not released an official statement on the number switch at this time.
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