In memory of Valeri Kharlamov

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.