Vladislav Tretiak

Vladislav Tretyak, who for many years was considered a unique goalkeeper - the "Russian wall", is confidently among the legendary hockey players. He fearlessly reflected any blows of opponents, being a support for his team. Dozens of the highest awards in prestigious competitions have become a testament to the skill of an outstanding athlete. At the end of his sports career, Vladislav did not leave his favorite business, but became a successful coach, and later - a politician.

The legendary hockey player was born on April 25, 1952 in the small village of Orudevo (Moscow region) into a sports family. Vladislav's father, Alexander Dmitrievich, was a pilot and, according to the requirements of this profession, always kept himself in good physical shape. Mom Vera Petrovna worked as a physical education teacher, was fond of hockey and even at the level of Moscow participated in competitions.

It is not surprising that Vladislav has been involved in various sports since childhood. So, he was fond of acrobatics, gymnastics, diving, swimming, but gradually hockey supplanted all other sports. The boy adored this "male" game, and his great height and athletic build made it possible to realize his dream. Parents sent 11-year-old Vladislav to a hockey school at CSKA (Moscow), which marked the beginning of the boy's promotion into the world of big-time sports.

Vladislav managed to overcome a tough competitive selection and even surprise the team's coaches with the ability to fearlessly throw himself at the puck. At first, Tretyak was a striker and for some time he did without a uniform, since it was simply not enough for all the players. When the question arose of finding a goalkeeper for the team, Vladislav proposed his candidacy on the condition that he was given a real uniform.

For a long time Tretyak's father did not approve of his son's hobby and even joked that the hockey player reminds him of a janitor with a broom. However, gradually the parents were forced to come to terms with the choice of Vladislav, especially since the guy quickly began to earn money.

In the summer of 1967, the talented goalkeeper attracted the attention of Anatoly Tarasov, the CSKA coach. As a result, Vladislav began to train with the players of the main team. In parallel, Tretyak, being a member of the youth team, won the title of champion of Moscow and best goalkeeper. An ambitious guy persistently walked towards his goal and at the age of 16 he was accepted into the main team of the famous club.

In 1969 Vladislav Tretyak made his debut with CSKA, and his first rival was Moscow's Spartak. The guy's abilities and fighting character soon provided him with the place of the main goalkeeper. In parallel, Vladislav took part in several international tournaments as a player of the USSR youth team. His participation in this team was cut short after a rapid leap forward - he moved to the national team.

The talented athlete became the reserve goalkeeper of the USSR national team in 1970. The same season brought Vladislav the first gold of the World Championship (Stockholm). The high level of Tretyak's play and his desire to win were highly appreciated by all the coaches. That is why he played the next world championship as the first goalkeeper.

Hockey critics and ordinary viewers considered Tretiak a phenomenal goalkeeper, and his results confirmed the opinions of others. So, in 1972, the guy wins Olympic “gold”, having played brilliantly in every match. At the same time, Vladislav turned out to be the youngest champion hockey player.

In addition, in 1972, a series of eight hockey matches between the teams of the USSR and Canada took place. In fierce battles on the ice, along with strikers Valery Kharlamov and Alexander Yakushev, goalkeeper Tretyak turned out to be the best player. The Canadian national team played such legendary players as Bobby Hull, who earned respect even from opponents. Once Vladislav Tretyak admitted that he could not catch the moment when Hull was making his lightning throw.

Later Vladislav participated in the next two Super Series, where the USSR team became the winner. In addition, 1975 brought the athlete one of the most exciting matches of his career against the Montreal Canadiens.

In 1976, the already famous hockey player was honored to carry the flag of the USSR national team at the opening of the Olympic Games, and soon became the Olympic champion again. Of course, the USSR team was considered the leader, but each match turned into a tough struggle for victory. So, one of the most difficult matches was against the powerful national team of Czechoslovakia.

At the 1980 Olympics in the American village of Lake Placid, the USSR national team, along with Vladislav, unexpectedly lost to the USA national team. Tretiak left the game long before the end of the match, and was replaced by Vladimir Myshkin. Then, according to the results of the matches, Vladislav had the lowest rate of reflected strikes among the goalkeepers of the six leading teams.

These were only temporary failures, because already in 1981 Tretiak became the winner of the Canada Cup. After three years, he won Olympic gold for the third time in Sarajevo. Again, the main rival was the national team of Czechoslovakia, but the Soviet team managed to win a landslide victory. At the same time, Vladislav managed to set a record - he became the first goalkeeper to become an Olympic champion three times.

The last appearance of the legendary athlete on the ice took place in December 1984. Vladislav retired from hockey at the age of 32, although he was still full of strength and opportunities to win. But Tretyak decided to pay more attention to his family, which for a long time, due to constant competition and training, remained in second place.

In general, the legendary hockey player managed to win ten world championships with the national team, receive nine gold medals at the European championships, and was deservedly proclaimed the champion of the USSR thirteen times. Vladislav Aleksandrovich Tretyak can be proud of three Olympic victories, as well as a gold medal at the Canada Cup.

In 1984 Vladislav Aleksandrovich started working with CSKA as an employee of the international department. After two years, he specialized in sports games, occupying the position of deputy head of the relevant department. In addition, the legendary athlete became interested in politics and served as a deputy of the Moscow City Council.

In the new decade, Tretyak managed to demonstrate his coaching skills and was highly appreciated abroad. In the 90s, Vladislav worked for Bombardier (Canada). A little later, he became the coach of goalkeepers of the famous club "Chicago Blackhawks". In the offseason, Tretiak worked so fruitfully with Ed Belfort that he managed to bring him to a completely new professional level. Thanks to the skillful actions of the mentor, Belfort won the Vezina Trophy in 1991.

Vladislav Tretyak has twice trained the goalkeepers of the Russian hockey team. The first time he performed these duties in 1998, and the second time he was entrusted with such a responsible task in 2002. At the same time, in 2004, the former athlete was among the coaches of the Russian hockey team, which fought for the World Cup.

In 2003, the legendary athlete was elected to the State Duma. In his new post, he was purposefully engaged in the development of sports and physical culture, heading the corresponding committee. Subsequently, as a member of United Russia, he was re-elected to the State Duma three times.

Vladislav Aleksandrovich did not stand aside regarding the case of the Yukos executives. His signing in 2005 of a letter in support of the sentencing of former oil company executives was controversial.

A significant event in the life of an athlete was his appointment in 2006 as the head of the Ice Hockey Federation. For Vladislav Tretyak, this post was extremely important and valuable, because it gave him the opportunity to make every effort for the further development of hockey. Also in 2011, Tretyak joined the Board of Trustees of the Arctic Cup, an international hockey tournament.

Many viewers will remember the spectacular appearance in 2014 of Vladislav Tretyak at the Sochi Olympics. The legendary ice hockey player participated in the opening ceremony of the Olympics, and on February 7, he lit the Olympic flame together with the famous figure skater Irina Rodnina. Photos of two legends of Russian sports have adorned the pages of many newspapers and magazines.

From 2016 to today, Vladislav Tretyak is a deputy of the State Duma of the seventh convocation. He manifests himself as an active politician, actively working on the further development of all kinds of sports.

Even now Vladislav Aleksandrovich continues to participate in the sports life of the country. So, at the beginning of 2017, the next Vladislav Tretyak Cup had to be held, to the opening of which the hockey legend traditionally comes personally. The hockey tournament was held in the city of Orsk from 18 to 23 February for the participation of eight teams from all over the country.

The famous athlete got married in his youth - in 1972. His chosen one was the girl Tatyana, with whom Vladislav lives happily today. They had two children: Dmitry (born 1973) and Irina (born 1976). Today they are already adults, Tretyak's son chose the profession of a dentist, and his daughter became a lawyer.

Vladislav Aleksandrovich has a grandson Maxim and two granddaughters - Anna and Maria. At the same time, Maxim decided to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather and become a hockey player. At one time he played in the Silver Sharks, and since 2011 has been a member of the CSKA team, where he acts as a goalkeeper.

Vladislav and Tatiana live in the village of Zagoryansky (Moscow region). The hockey player loves his home and takes special care of his wife and children. At the same time, he devoted a considerable amount of his free time to writing books about sports. In his works, he shared his experience of playing hockey, talked about coaches and rivals, and also gave advice to novice hockey players.

When the ice is hot Both ice and fire. Loyalty Tips for a Young Goalkeeper: A Student's Book A Hockey Epic Goalkeeper Skill

Three-time Olympic champion (1972, 1976, 1984), silver medalist at the 1980 Winter Olympics.10-time world champion (1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983), silver medalist at the 1972 World Cup and 1976, bronze medalist at the 1977 World Cup.9-time European champion (1970, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983), silver medalist at the European Championship 1971, 1972 and 1976, bronze medalist at the European Championship 1977. Winner of the Canadian Cup 1981 , participant of the 1976 Canada Cup. Participant of the Super Series-72, Super Series-74 and Super Series-76. Winner of the Challenge Cup 1979. The best hockey player of the XX century according to the International Ice Hockey Federation. Member of the National Hockey League's Hockey Hall of Fame (inducted 1989, the first European ice hockey player). In 1997, he was among the first to be inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame. In 2008 he entered the IIHF Centenary Team. Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (1971). 5 times he was recognized as the best hockey player of the USSR, three times the best hockey player in Europe, four times the best goalkeeper of the world championships. 13-time champion of the USSR (1970-1973, 1975, 1977-1984), silver medalist of the USSR championships 1974, 1976 as part of the CSKA club. Winner of the USSR Cup 1969 and 1973, finalist of the 1976 USSR Cup.

Order for Merit to the Fatherland, IV degree (April 8, 2002). Order of Merit for the Fatherland, III degree (April 25, 2012). Order of Honor (4 August 2010). Order of Lenin (1978). Order of the Red Banner of Labor (1984). Order of Friendship of Peoples (1981). Order of the Badge of Honor (1975). Medal for Labor Valor (1972). Medal “For Valiant Labor. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin "(1970). Medal "60 years of the Armed Forces of the USSR" (1978). Medal "70 years of the Armed Forces of the USSR" (1988). Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow" (1997). Medals "For impeccable service in the Armed Forces of the USSR" I, II and III degrees. Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (1970). "Honored Worker of Physical Culture of the Russian Federation" (April 20, 2006). Salavat Yulaev Order (2016).

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