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.