Valeri Kharlamov Hall of Fame NHL

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Valeri Kharlamov

Inducted:
2005

Valeri Kharlamov NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

Stats:
5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb)

Born:

14 January 1948
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

Died:
27 August 1981
near Solnechnogorsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

Position:
Left wing

College:
NA

Valeri Kharlamov was a dazzling Soviet winger whose speed, creativity, and puck-handling made him one of the most electrifying players in international hockey history. Though he never played in the NHL, his performances against top NHL competition—including in the 1972 Summit Series—cemented his global legend.

A star for CSKA Moscow and the Soviet national team, Kharlamov won 2 Olympic gold medals, 8 World Championships, and earned admiration for his flair, vision, and deadly scoring touch. His small frame didn't stop him from dominating on the ice—he glided effortlessly, made defenders miss, and elevated Soviet hockey to new heights. Tragically, his life was cut short in a car accident in 1981 at just 33 years old. Despite a shortened career, his impact was massive.

In 2005, Kharlamov was posthumously inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Builder/International category, a tribute to one of the sport’s true artists.

Kharlamov's Awards and Records

    • 2× Olympic Gold Medalist (1972, 1976)
    • 8× IIHF World Champion
    • 2× Soviet Player of the Year
    • Inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame (1998)
    • Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2005 – International Category)
    • Soviet League Champion – 11 times with CSKA Moscow
    • Summit Series standout vs. Team Canada (1972)
    • The Kharlamov Trophy is awarded annually to the best Russian NHL player
    • Jersey No. 17 retired by CSKA Moscow

    NHL Teams

    Soviet Union (National Team)
    CSKA Moscow (Club Team)


    Numbers Worn:
    17

    NHL Stats

    National Team Games:
    123 (Soviet Union)
    Goals:
    89
    Assists:
    103
    Points:
    192
    National Team Goals:
    155
    World Championships Golds:
    8 (1969–1974, 1978–1979)
    Olympic Gold Medals:
    2 (1972, 1976)
    Olympic Silver Medal:
    1 (1980)
    Summit Series (1972):
    7 games, 3 goals, 4 assists
    Soviet League Points:
    402 goals in 530 games