Tomas Kloucek, a former NHL defenseman for the New York Rangers and others, died on Monday after a tragic skiing accident. He was 45 years old.

Atlanta Thrashers center Steve Guolla, left, and New York Rangers defenseman Tomas Kloucek fight for possession of the puck during the first period of play in Atlanta on Sunday, April 1 ...

Former NHL defenseman Tomas Kloucek has died following a skiing accident in Czechia. Kloucek was 45. Kloucek’s wife, Barbara Klouckova confirmed her husband’s death on Instagram Monday.

"Yesterday, after a grievous accident, my husband, my universe, my love, dad of our children and your friend Tomas Kloucek abandoned us forever," Klouckova wrote. "All of you who were around him ...

In another bit of sad news coming out of the hockey world, former NHL defenseman Tomas Kloucek has tragically passed away at the age of 45. We already reported the tragic passing of Fyodor ...

Unknown Date, 2001; New York, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Rangers defensemen Tomas Kloucek (22) in action against St. Louis Blues right wing Scott Young (48) at Madison Square Garden.

Former NHLer Tomas Kloucek died earlier this week after a skiing accident in his home country of Czechia at the age 45. The defenceman’s wife, Barbara Klouckova, confirmed the news on her Instagram ...

The hockey community received devastating news this week involving former NHL player Tomas Kloucek. He passed away at the young age of 45. Kloucek, who spent five years in the NHL, died in a ...

Former New York Rangers defenseman Tomas Kloucek tragically died Sunday following a skiing accident, according to his wife. The one-time, fifth-round pick of the Blueshirts was 45. No other ...

On Monday, it was reported that former NHL defenseman Tomas Kloucek died as a result of a skiing accident. He was 45 years old. According to a story by hokej.cz, Kloucek’s passing was confirmed ...