“Los Angeles Kings’ Slava Voynov, of Russia, handles the puck during the second period in Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)”

Here’s Slava Voynov’s statement, via attorney Rolland Hedges:

“Earlier today, I notified the National Hockey League, the National
 Hockey League Players’ Association and the Los Angeles Kings of my 
decision to immediately begin the formal process of returning to Russia 
with my family.  I sincerely apologize to those in and around the game 
of hockey, who have been affected by my situation, and I also wish the 
Players of the LA Kings success in the future”.