In memory of Evgeny Mishakov

Evgeny Mishakov, a legendary Soviet ice hockey player who won plenty of accolades at international level, would have today turned 85 years of age.

Known as Anatoly Tarasov's favourite player, Evgeny notably won the Olympic Games on two occasions and the World Championship four times.

Furthermore, he also participated in the 1972 Super Series and is a member of the Russian Hockey Hall of Fame.

Evgeny sadly passed away in the spring of 2007.