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In memory of Valeri Kharlamov
27.08.2021
Exactly 40 years ago, on 27 August 1981, legendary Soviet ice hockey forward Valeri Kharlamov tragically passed away in a road accident.
During his historic career, Valeri became a two-time Olympic champion, entered the IIHF Hall of Fame, won the World Championship eight times, claimed the European championship on seven occasions and was a USSR champion in eleven separate seasons.
With his quite stunning ability, Valeri was one of the greatest ice hockey players the world ever saw. He will never be forgotten.
During his historic career, Valeri became a two-time Olympic champion, entered the IIHF Hall of Fame, won the World Championship eight times, claimed the European championship on seven occasions and was a USSR champion in eleven separate seasons.
With his quite stunning ability, Valeri was one of the greatest ice hockey players the world ever saw. He will never be forgotten.
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