Monument "HK Locomotive Jaroslavl"
A poignant symbol of unwavering team performance
In 2011, a tragic accident shook the world of ice hockey when the entire squad of the first division ice hockey club, HK Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia), perished in a devastating plane
crash. Amidst the grief and shock, we were given the honor to create a memorial to commemorate the fallen athletes.
This monumental memorial, weighing 20 tons, is made of steel and stainless steel and follows the design of the three Russian artists Vladimir Kaurov, Vladimir Demjanenko and Mikhail Beketov: It represents 37 symbolic ice hockey sticks - one for each deceased team member - arranged on a beam that together form the silhouette of a crashing eagle.
An eagle made from 37 field hockey sticks
This design is a poignant symbol of the unwavering team spirit and solidarity of the athletes. Each stick varies in size and weight, with the largest measuring eleven meters and weighing 600 kilograms. To ensure that the monument retains its dignity and presence in all weather conditions, a heating system, regulated by a temperature and humidity sensor, was installed to prevent the formation of icicles on the sticks, especially during the harsh winters of Yaroslavl.
A particular challenge was the tight timeframe for the completion of the monument, as the inauguration was to take place exactly on the second anniversary of the "Arena 2000" stadium grounds of HK Lokomotive. We are deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to contribute to this profoundly moving project and extend our sincere thanks to the artists involved.
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