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Tiger · 02-18-2009, 09:16 PM

For Left wing I proudly present to you Александр Сергеевич Якушев

Alexander Yakushev
Team USSR # 15
Nicknamed the “Big Yak”, Alexander Yakushev was one of the most famous hockey forwards of the 1970's. Although he had a very impressive size, his style was not based on intimidating opponents or physical dominance. In fact, Yakushev was a very clean player and a gentleman on and off the ice. He was highly respected by hockey professionals for his working ethics in both game and practice. Yakushev had a wickedly strong slapshot and was famous for his powerful strides that let him pass the defense lines of the best teams in the world. His name is on the list of top ranking Russian scorers of all time. Hockey experts frequently notice that his best career games was always against the Canadian professionals. Yakushev played in Spartak Moscow and was instrumental in its championships and rivalry against the mighty CSKA in the 1960's and 1970's. As a team player, Yakushev had a very special chemistry with his line partner Vladimir Shadrin and, in various times, with either Alex Martynyuk or Valery Shalimov. After retiring from hockey, Yakushev coached Spartak Moscow and, briefly, Team USSR.
Career Statistics Competitions Years GP G
USSR League 1963-1980 568 GP 339 G Team USSR 1965-1977 201GP 145G

CAREER HIGHLIGTS:

Played in the following clubs of the USSR Elite League: Spartak Moscow
USSR Gold (3): 1967, 1969, 1976
WC Gold: 1967, 1969-1970, 1973-1975, 1978-1979
Olympics Gold: 1972, 1976
National Awards:
USSR All Stars 1976
Scoring Leader (G) 1974
Merited Sports Master (USSR ZMS) 1970
International Awards:
WC Best Forward 1975
IIHF All Stars 1974, 1975
IIHF Hall of Fame 2002

02-18-2009, 09:16 PM	#791
Tiger Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Slightly right of left of center Exp:	For Left wing I proudly present to you Александр Сергеевич Якушев Alexander Yakushev Team USSR # 15 Nicknamed the “Big Yak”, Alexander Yakushev was one of the most famous hockey forwards of the 1970's. Although he had a very impressive size, his style was not based on intimidating opponents or physical dominance. In fact, Yakushev was a very clean player and a gentleman on and off the ice. He was highly respected by hockey professionals for his working ethics in both game and practice. Yakushev had a wickedly strong slapshot and was famous for his powerful strides that let him pass the defense lines of the best teams in the world. His name is on the list of top ranking Russian scorers of all time. Hockey experts frequently notice that his best career games was always against the Canadian professionals. Yakushev played in Spartak Moscow and was instrumental in its championships and rivalry against the mighty CSKA in the 1960's and 1970's. As a team player, Yakushev had a very special chemistry with his line partner Vladimir Shadrin and, in various times, with either Alex Martynyuk or Valery Shalimov. After retiring from hockey, Yakushev coached Spartak Moscow and, briefly, Team USSR. Career Statistics Competitions Years GP G USSR League 1963-1980 568 GP 339 G Team USSR 1965-1977 201GP 145G CAREER HIGHLIGTS: Played in the following clubs of the USSR Elite League: Spartak Moscow USSR Gold (3): 1967, 1969, 1976 WC Gold: 1967, 1969-1970, 1973-1975, 1978-1979 Olympics Gold: 1972, 1976 National Awards: USSR All Stars 1976 Scoring Leader (G) 1974 Merited Sports Master (USSR ZMS) 1970 International Awards: WC Best Forward 1975 IIHF All Stars 1974, 1975 IIHF Hall of Fame 2002 __________________ It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. - Aristotle Last edited by Tiger; 02-18-2009 at 09:20 PM.