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February 17, 1971
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Russia
Born in Moscow. CSKA trainee. Position – goaltender. International master of sport. Finished playing career in 2010.
Player career: Krylia Sovetov (Moscow, 1990-1993), CSKA (Moscow, 1993), Russian Penguins (IHL, 1993-1994), Detroit Falcons (CoHL, 1994-1996), Quad City Mallards (CoHL, UHL, 1996-1999), Michigan K-Wings (IHL, 1996-1997), San Antonio Dragons (IHL, 1997-1998), Nordhorn (Germany, 1999-2000), Crocodiles Hamburg (Germany, 1999-2000), Adirondack IceHawks (UHL, 2000-2002), Neftekhimik (Nizhnekamsk, 2002-2005), Dynamo (Moscow, 2005-2008), Torpedo (Nizhny Novgorod, 2008), Lokomotiv (Yaroslavl, 2008-2009), Vityaz (Podolsk, 2009-2010), Flint Generals (IHL, 2009-2010).
Played for Soviet Union national junior ice hockey team and national team of Russia.
Coaching career: Barys (Astana, 2012-2013), national team of Kazakhstan (2012-2013), Metallurg (Magnitogorsk, 2015-2018).
Player awards:
European Junior Champion (1989)
Silver medalist of World Junior Championship (1991)
UHL Best Goaltender (1997)
Bronze medalist of World Championship (2005)
European Champions Cup winner (2006)