Tragic accident takes the life of Pavel Bure's father Vladimir

Vladimir Bure was a great athlete in his own right, he won 4 Olympic medals in swimming (1 silver, 3 bronze). Along with being the father of Hall-of-famer Pavel Bure, he served as the strength and conditioning coach for the New Jersey Devils and won 2 Stanley Cups in 2000 and 2003.

Pavel Bure was known league wide as the "Russian Rocket," and along with being inducted into the Hall-of-Fame in 2007, he was also named to the NHL's 100 Greatest Players of all-time. He is mostly remembered as one of the best players to ever wear the Vancouver Canuck uniform.

We want to wish the entire Bure Family our most sincere condolences during this difficult time.

Rest in peace Vladimir.

Source: Hockey Patrol
Tragic accident shockingly takes the life of Pavel and Valeri Bure's father