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We congratulate Alexander Maltsev!
20.04.2025
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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