DMITRI TERTYSHNY

December 26, 1976 - August 24, 1999

birthplace:  Chelyabinsk, USSR

height:  6-1

weight:  178

position: Defense

 Dmitri was a top prospect for the Flyers until his life was
tragically cut short in British Columbia.  He was killed in a 
boating accident on Okanagan Lake near Kelowna B.C.  He was 
attending a power skating clinic with Philadelphia Phantoms 
Francis Belanger and Mikhail Chernov.

    Dmitri was kneeling up at the front of the boat when the 
boat hit a wave, he lost his balance and fell over the front of 
the boat.  He was struck by the propeller in the neck and died 
of severe blood loss.
    
  "He had a great sense of humor, he was outgoing," team 
captain Eric Lindros said. "He was an all-star in the making. He 
was just a terrific player and loved the game." News of Dmitri's 
tragic death shocked all of his teammates.  "He will certainly 
be missed as a teammate first and foremost,"Lindros said. "He 
always put the team first; he worked extremely hard."

    Dmitri is survived by his wife Polina and the child she is 
expecting .  He will be brought back to Russia for burial. 
Dmitri was lots of fun to watch and was only beginning to show 
what he could do in the NHL.  He will be missed by all Flyers 
players and fans.