Vladislav Tretiak

About

Soviet ice hockey goaltender who was a member of three Olympic gold medal winning teams, in 1972, 1976, and 1984.

Before Fame

He played in his first hockey game when he was 11 years old.

Trivia

He had a remarkable career at World Championship events, being a part of 10 gold medal winning teams.

Family Life

His parents were both teachers, his mother taught physical education and his father taught literature.

Associated With

He won gold at the 1976 Olympics where skater Dorothy Hamill also took the gold.