Viacheslav Fetisov Вячеслав Фетисов - The Legendary Defender of USSR

Tribute to Slava Fetisov, one of the greatest defensemen in the history of hockey. Fetisov joined CSKA Moscow’s senior team in 1978–79 and recorded 29 points in 29 games as a rookie. In his fourth season, Fetisov scored 41 points in 46 games and named the 1982 USSR Player of the Year, a trophy he also won in 1985–86. He was voted USSR First-All-Star Team 9 times (78/79, 79/80, 81/82, 82/83, 83/84, 84/85, 85/86, 86/87 and 87/88). On the international stage, Fetisov is one of the most decorated players ever. He won two olympic gold medals (1984, 1988) and one silver medal (1980). He scored most points by defenseman and most assist of all player in both 83/84 and 87/88 Olympics. At the World Championships, Fetisov won seven golds (1978, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1989, 1990). He won 5 World Championship Best Defenseman awards (77/78, 81/82, 84/85, 85/86, 88/89) and was voted World Championship All-Star Team 9 times (77/78, 81/82, 82/83, 84/85, 85/86, 86/87, 88/89, 89/90 and 90/91). Fetisov debuted in NHL with the Devils in 1989–90 at age of 31 and recorded eight goals and 42 points. He played for New Jersey until 1994–95, when he was traded to the Detroit Red Wings. He helped the Red Wings to the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals, where they were defeated by his former team, the Devils. The following season Fetisov matched his career high in points with 42-points in 1995–96. He won back-to-back Stanley Cups with Detroit in 1997 and 1998, before announcing his retirement as one of the greatest defensemen ever. Music: Two Steps From Hell - Strength Of A Thousand Men [Instrumental Core Remix] My video is under the protection of ’’ Fair Use’’ and other counterparts. My videos are purely for entertainment, and it’s a non-profit work. Footage and Music belong to their respective owners.