Serhiy Klymentiev
Ukrainian ice hockey player
Born
April 5th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ukraine
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Played professional ice hockey, primarily in the Soviet Union and later in various leagues, including the NHL. Competed in international tournaments, representing Ukraine. Played a significant role in promoting ice hockey in Ukraine during the 1990s. Played for teams such as the Donetsk and Kharkiv, contributing to the development of the sport in the region.
Represented Ukraine in international competitions
Played in the NHL with the Tampa Bay Lightning
Competed in the Russian Superleague
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