Vladimir Myshkin

Vladimir Semenovich Myshkin (Russian: Владимир Семёнович Мышкин; born June 19, 1955 in Kirovo - Tschepezk ) is a retired Russian professional ice hockey goaltender and goalkeeper of the Soviet national ice hockey team in the 1970s and 1980s.

Career

Born in Kirovo - Tschepezk in the former Russian SFSR Myshkin was one of the few Jewish players in the Soviet team and back-up goalie and thus in constant shadow of the towering Vladislav Tretiak. Nevertheless, he gained international prominence at two events:

• On February 11, 1979 surprised coach Viktor Tikhonov to bring all with his decision Myshkin at the Challenge Cup against the National Hockey League All-Stars on the grid. This thanked with a shutout in a 6-0 victory of his team.
• His greatest notoriety but he gained during the 1980 Winter Olympics in legendary game ( Miracle on Ice ) against the United States. He came off the bench at the end of the first third of his former coach Viktor Tikhonov, instead of standing up to that goal Vladislav Tretiak. In the second period he was able to fend off two goals, but in the last third he could not keep the shots of the American Mark Johnson and Mike Eruzione and the game was lost 4-3. To date, the decision Tichonows for Myshkin is considered wrong decision and " sticking point " of the game.

Today Myshkin 's goalkeeper junior team coach at EV train. In addition, he is responsible for the Russian national team as a goalkeeper coach.

Achievements

• Silver medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid
• Gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo
• Honored Master of Sports of the USSR