The owner of the NHL club, who had Ukrainian roots, died at the age of 62

MOSCOW, Mar 29 Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnik dies at age 62 years old, according to the website of the National Hockey League (NHL) club. Melnik's parents emigrated to Canada from Ukraine. «It is with great sadness that Melnik's family and the Ottawa Senators hockey organization announce his passing on March 28, 2022, after an illness he was battling resolutely and courageously,” the statement said. Melnik acquired the club in 2003. In 2007, the team from the capital of Canada reached the Stanley Cup final, where they lost to the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 1-4. In 2017, Ottawa played in the Eastern Conference Finals, losing 3-4 to the Pittsburgh Penguins.