Vladislav Tretiak

Biography

Vladislav Tretiak is a Russian former goalkeeper for the Soviet Union National Ice-hockey team. He is a legend in his field and is considered as one of the greatest goalkeepers of Ice-hockey. He was born on 25th April 1952 in Russia. 

Short Profile

  • First name-Vladislav
  • Middle Name- Aleksandrovich
  • Last Name-  Tretiak
  • Profession- Former Ice Hockey Player
  • Age- 69
  • Birth Date- 25th April 1952
  • Birthplace- Orudyevo
  • Birth country-  Russia

Vladislav Tretiak Net Worth

The net worth of Vladislav Tretiak is currently under review. Although a pro-NHL hockey player can earn as high as $2.5 million annually. Vladislav Tretiak’s primary source of income until he retired was goaltending in ice-hockey. Currently, he is serving as the President of the Ice hockey Federation of India. 

Vladislav Tretiak Age, Height & Weight

Vladislav Tretiak is 69 years old. He was born in 1952. His height is 6 feet or 183 cm. And his weight is 200 lbs or 91 kgs. 

Some facts about Vladislav Tretiak

  • Vladislav Tretiak is the son of a military pilot and physical education teacher. His father served 37 years as a military pilot. 
  • His zodiac sign is Taurus. 
  • He is a legendary figure in the Soviet ice hockey scene as he was a part of three Olympic gold medal-winning teams of 1972, 1976, and 1984. 
  • Vladislav Tretiak was only 11 years old when he played his first hockey game. 
  • He was an ambitious child who excelled at many different kinds of sports. He initially followed his brother as a swimmer and he even excelled at that. 
  • His international fame was brought about when he performed exceptionally well at the Summit Series of 1972. 
  • Vladimir Tretiak retired in 1984, the same year in which he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour. 
  • He was inducted into the hockey hall of fame in 1989. 
  • Tretiak has written an autobiography titled “Tretiak: The Legend”
  • He is the first Russian to receive the “Meritorious Service Medal” from the Governor-General of Canada. He earned this award for, among other things, founding the Friends of Canada organization that fostered a friendly relationship between Russia and Canada. 
  • He also runs a school for goaltending at the Canlan Ice Sports in Toronto, Ontario. 
  • Vladislav Tretiak is married to Tatiana Tretiak and they have two children together, namely Dmitri and Irina.

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