Sergey Mylnikov

Sergey Mylnikov began his hockey career with Traktor Chelyabinsk in 1976 and played there until 1989, except for a short spell with SKA Leningrad in 1980-82. With Traktor Chelyabinsk Mylnikov won his only medal at the Soviet Championships, a bronze, in 1977. In 1989 Mylnikov was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques as the 127th overall choice, and although he played only one season, 1989-90, he was the first Soviet goaltender to play in the NHL. From 1991-93 Mylnikov played with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl and finished his playing career in Sweden, playing with Säters IF from 1993-95. Internationally Mylnikov was the top Soviet goaltender for nearly four seasons, from 1986-90. He won Olympic gold in 1988, was World Champion three times (1986, 1989, 1990) and European Champion four times (1985-87, 1989). Mylnikov also won silvers at the 1987 World Championships, 1990 European Championships, 1987 Canada Cup, and a bronze at the 1985 World Championships.