This site is devoted to the Russian Sport and two of it's most influential players, Slava Fetisov and Igor Larionov. From their beginnings within the Russia Hockey System to Slava's retirement as a player in NHL and becoming a Stanley Cup winning Assistant Coach with the New Jersey Devils and most recently becoming a new member of the HOF along with being coach and GM of the 2002 Russian Olympic team; to Igor's one year contract with the Detroit Red Wings; this site is done to honor their accomplishments.
Igor on Slava as a teammate: "We have gone through so much - the Olympics, Canada Cup, World Cup, world championships," says Igor. "We fought the system and won our freedom. We have been friends for over 25 years and to finish with two Stanley Cups is incredible."
Igor Larionov
Currently: Wine business, author
Retired from the NHL 2004
5'10", 160 lbs
Shoots Left
Born December 3, 1960, Voskresensk, Russia
Earned Soviet Player of the Year honors in 1987-88 and was named to five all-star teams with the Central Red Army. Accomplished veteran of various international competitions with Soviet National Team, including capturing gold medals in both the 1984 and 1988 Winter Olympics, a gold medal in the 1983 Word Championships. Played for Team Russia in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. Named Captain of the World All Star Team in the 1998 All Stars game. Was key contributor in winning the Stanley Cup in 1997, 1998, and 2002 with the Detroit Red Wings.
April 2004: Igor Retires
Igor has recently released a DVD of his Farwell Game that he played in 12/04 in Moscow; it includes extra footage not shown in the telecast. You can purchase this off of Igor's site and if you're a fan like I am, it's $20 well spent! Farewell From Moscow: The Igor Larionov Farewell Game
Igor re SCF: If you're gonna play, you want to win, you don't want to just hang around collecting a paycheck," Larionov said. "At this point, it's really sad when you lose. You don't want to get up the next morning saying you should have done that, you could have done that. It's too late then."
RED WINGS ARE THE 2002 STANLEY CUP CHAMPS!!!
2002 Stanley Cup Playoff Stories
updated 05/30/02
Larionov Updates 2001-03
updated 12/7/03
Larionov Updates 1997-2000
updated 11/8/01
Comments Regarding Igor
updated 11/08/01
Slava Fetisov
Slava was the longtime captain of the Central Red Army team, which he joined in 74-75. During which time he played for many years as part of the defensive pairing for the Larionov line (Krutov-Larionov-Makarov). During his time with the Central Red Army, Slava also played with Sergei Fedorov and Vladimir Konstantinov. He earned the Soviet "Honored Masters of Sport" award (equivalent of the Hockey Hall of Fame) three times, in 1984, 1986, and 1990. Fetisov won the Gold Stick Award as Europe's top player; Soviet Player of the year three times (1982, 1986, 1988); Pravda Trophy four times as league's top-scoring defensemen. Was named nine times to the Soviet League All Star team. Slava participated and medaled three times in the Winter Olympics, Silver in 1980, and Golds in 1984 and 1988. He also participated in 11 World Championships. Played for Team Russia in the 1996 inaugural World Cup of Hockey. Was a Commissioner's Selection to the 1997 All Star game; and was voted into the Starting Lineup of the World All Star Team in the 1998 All Stars game. Was a key contributor in winning the Stanley Cup in 1997 and 1998 with the Detroit Red Wings.
Fetisov to Russian millionaires: Enter the NHL 080903
Devils assistant is being asked to save the Russian team
Fetisov named Russia's 2002 GM, Head Coach
Audio Interview with Papa (the Classics section).
Fetisov Stories
updated 11/19/01
THE BEGINNINGS
Special Thanks to Sharon for the photo at the top of the page of Slava and Igor together circa 1989... as Sharon pointed out there has to be a pic of Slava in his Devils uniform and Igor in the CCCP uniform out there somewhere! If you know of one, please let me know, thanks!
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Russian Hockey Secrets Revealed
Ten Years of Russians in the NHL
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