Viacheslav Fetisov

Viacheslav Fetisov, born on April 20, 1958, is a retired professional ice hockey player from Russia. He played as a defenseman usually. Before joining NHL, he played for HC CSKA Moscow for 13 seasons after which he played with the New Jersey Devils. After his retirement from the playing career, he became the assistant coach for the New Jersey Devils.

His career Achievements:-

• He served as the captain of the Soviet Union national team for a long-time and earned two gold medals in 1984 and 1988 and a silver medal in 1980 at the Winter Olympics.
• Inducted into one of the six players in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s Centennial All-Star Team, for being one of the best defensemen of all time.
• Bagged seven gold medals in the years 1978, 1981-1983, 1986, 1989 and 1990, a silver medal in 1987 and three bronze medals in 1977, 1985 and 1991 at the World Championships.