Igor Larionov
15 Interesting Facts
Widely known as 'the Professor,' this legendary center was a pioneer for Russian hockey players and a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Detroit Red Wings.
He won the Stanley Cup three times while playing for the Detroit Red Wings.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2008.
He was a key member of the famous 'Russian Five' unit in Detroit.
He centered the legendary 'KLM Line' alongside Vladimir Krutov and Sergei Makarov.
He earned the nickname 'the Professor' due to his high hockey IQ and tactical style of play.
He was a member of the elite group of players who have achieved membership in the Triple Gold Club.
He scored the game-winning goal in triple overtime during the third game of the 2002 Stanley Cup Final.
He played a brief stint for a third-tier Swedish team called Brunflo IK to finish his professional career.
He was named the Soviet League MVP in 1988 after recording a personal best of 57 points.
He famously objected to the strict, military-style training conditions imposed by his coach while playing for CSKA Moscow.
He helped force the Soviet government to allow players to compete in the NHL after years of lobbying.
He operates a wine company that produces labels named after his iconic triple overtime goal.
He recorded 31 goals during the 1981-82 season, which remains his career high in the Soviet League.
He was claimed by the San Jose Sharks in the 1992 NHL Waiver Draft after playing a season in Switzerland.
He was selected 214th overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks.
About Igor Larionov
Known as 'the Professor,' he was a legendary center who helped lead the success of the Soviet Union's 'KLM Line' and the Detroit Red Wings' 'Russian Five.' He was instrumental in paving the way for Soviet players to join the NHL and enjoyed a decorated career spanning nearly three decades.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Stanley Cup Champion
1997, 1998, 2002
Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2008
IIHF Triple Gold Club
Soviet League MVP
1988
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Teams & Career
Igor Larionov played for 9 different teams during his 14 seasons career. He was originally drafted 11th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in 1985.