We congratulate Alexander Maltsev!

20.04.2025

Legends

Today on the 20th of April, legendary Soviet ice hockey player and two-time Olympic champion Alexander Maltsev celebrates his birthday.

The Russian Ice Hockey Federation wishes Alexander a happy birthday, as well as family happiness and health!

Maltsev Alexander Nikolaevich

Born on the 20th of April 1949 in Kirov Region

1969 honoured USSR Master of Sport

Nine-time world champion (1969—1971, 1973—1975, 1978, 1981, 1983), two-time Olympic champion in 1972 and 1976

1981 Canada Cup winner

1972 and 1976 World Championship silver medalist

1977 World Championship bronze medalist

Competed in 319 USSR national team matches, scored 212 goals

Introduced into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 1999

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