Memorial service plans for Rodion Amirov announced

There was sad news to report earlier this week, as Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov tragically lost his life at the young age of 21 less than two years after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. 

Tributes immediately began pouring in from the hockey world, while it was also announced that his former KHL club of Salavat Yulaev UFA will retire Amirov's No. 27 in their first home game next month. And now, we have the details on his memorial service.

The service will be held at Ufa-Arena in Ufa, Russia on Monday, August 21. 

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