Vladimir Yurzinov, a legendary Russian ice hockey player and coach, celebrates his birthday on 20 February.

The legendary Boris Mayorov, who won the Olympic Games twice, the World Championship on several occasions and is currently the vice-president of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation, celebrates his birthday on February 11th.

Nikolai Puchkov, a legendary Soviet goalkeeper, would today have turned 95 years of age.

Legendary Soviet ice hockey defenseman Yuri Lyapkin celebrates his birthday on 21 January!