Alexander Yakushev
Inducted:
2018
Alexander Yakushev was one of the most dynamic and dominant forwards in international hockey history. Standing at 6’3”, he played with exceptional finesse, speed, and scoring ability—qualities that helped define the golden era of Soviet hockey.
Spending most of his career with HC Spartak Moscow (1964–1980), Yakushev led his team to multiple Soviet titles and became a scoring icon. On the international stage, he starred in two Olympic gold medal runs (1972, 1976) and was a key figure in seven World Championship victories.
His performance in the legendary 1972 Summit Series against Canada—where he led the Soviets in scoring with 11 points—cemented his reputation as a world-class competitor. Post-retirement, Yakushev contributed to the game as a coach and mentor.
His legacy was honored with induction into both the IIHF Hall of Fame (2003) and Hockey Hall of Fame (2018), making him one of the rare Soviet players to achieve such global recognition.
Yakushev's Awards and Records
- Olympic Gold Medals: 1972 (Sapporo), 1976 (Innsbruck)
- World Championship Gold Medals: 1967, 1969, 1970, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1979
- World Championship Silver Medals: 1972, 1976
- World Championship Bronze Medal: 1977
- World Championship Best Forward: 1975
- IIHF Hall of Fame Inductee: 2003
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee: 2018
- Russian Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee: 1970
Notable Records
- Leading Goal Scorer: 1975 World Championships with 11 goals
- Summit Series 1972: Top scorer for the Soviet Union with 11 points (7 goals, 4 assists)
- Soviet Scoring Champion: 1969
Teams
HC Spartak Moscow (1964-80)
Numbers Worn:
15
Career Stats
Domestic Career
Team:
Spartak Moscow (Soviet Championship League)
Seasons:
1964–1980
Games Played:
568
Goals:
339
International Career
Team:
Soviet Union National Team
Games Played:
221
Goals:
145
Olympic Games:
2 Gold Medals