Vadim Shipachyov

Ice hockey player, KHL champion

Vadim Shipachyov - Ice hockey player, KHL champion
Born

March 12th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Professional ice hockey player, primarily played as a center. Competed in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) and National Hockey League (NHL). Achieved significant success with SKA Saint Petersburg, winning multiple championships and individual accolades during tenure. Also represented the Russian national team in various international competitions, contributing to a gold medal victory at the 2014 IIHF World Championship.

Won the Gagarin Cup with SKA Saint Petersburg

Gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World Championship

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