Viktor Tikhonov
Ice hockey coach and player.
Born
June 4th, 1930
94 years ago
Died
November 24th, 2014
10 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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A prominent ice hockey player and coach, made significant contributions to the sport. Played as a defenseman in the Soviet Union, representing teams like Dynamo Moscow. Transitioned to coaching, where achieved prominence, leading the Soviet national team to multiple championships. Instrumental in the development of players and hockey strategies, Tikhonov's coaching tenure included three Olympic gold medals and multiple World Championship titles. His coaching philosophy and techniques greatly influenced ice hockey in Russia.
Won three Olympic gold medals with USSR
Led the USSR to eight World Championships
Coached CSKA Moscow to numerous championships
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