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Valery Kharlamov is my pick for #1 left wing.

Many will best remember Valeri Kharlamov for his role in the 1972 Summit Series versus Team Canada. So effective was the high-flying winger that in Game Six, Canada's Bobby Clarke took an aggressive chop at his ankle. Although he finished the game, Kharlamov's ankle was cracked. He missed Game Seven and was clearly playing injured in the pivotal final game. Still, Valeri scored three goals and four assists in the seven games he played. Kharlamov also played in the 1974 Pro Classic against the WHA stars, scoring two goals and six assists in the eight-game tournament. In 40 games played against North American professionals, Kharlamov collected 19 goals and 29 assists for 48 points.

• Career Highlights - Team:
  • 11-time winner of the USSR championship
  • 8-time winner of the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships
  • 2-time winner of the Olympics Games Gold Medal

Career Highlights - Personal:

• National Awards:
  • MVP USSR League 1972, 1973
  • USSR All Stars 1971-1976, 1978
  • Scoring Champion (Goals) 1971
  • Scoring Champion (Points) 1972
• International Awards:
  • Voted "Best Forward" at the 1976 World Championships
  • IIHF All Star : 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976