Alexei Kasatonov

Ice Hockey Player and Olympic Champion

Alexei Kasatonov - Ice Hockey Player and Olympic Champion
Born

October 14th, 1959
65 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Played ice hockey predominantly as a defenseman for the Soviet national team and several club teams, including CSKA Moscow. Contributed to the Soviet Union winning the gold medal at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics. Participated in numerous World Championships, with the Soviet national team securing multiple titles. Later played in the NHL for the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders, contributing to the sport's growth globally.

Olympic gold medalist in 1984

Multiple World Championship titles with the Soviet Union

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