Igor Larionov

Born: 1960-12-03 in Voskresensk, Moscow Oblast, Russian SFSR, USSR

Igor Nikolayevich Larionov (born 3 December 1960) is a hockey player and coach, considered to be one of the finest Russian players ever. Known as the "Professor" for his keen hockey mind, over his 27 year career he won He 2 Olympic gold medals and 4 world championships with the Soviet national team, and 3 Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.