Vladimir Krutov

Ice hockey player and coach, 1984 Olympic gold

Vladimir Krutov - Ice hockey player and coach, 1984 Olympic gold
Born

June 1st, 1960
65 years ago

Died

June 6th, 2012
13 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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A celebrated ice hockey player and coach, played for the Soviet Union national team during the 1980s. Contributed to the team that won a gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. Played for prominent clubs including SKA Leningrad and HC Spartak Moscow. After a successful playing career, transitioned to coaching and management in the sport.

Won a gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics

Played for SKA Leningrad

Played for HC Spartak Moscow

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