Viktor Tikhonov

Ice Hockey, Ice hockey coach

1930 –

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Who is Viktor Tikhonov?

Viktor Vasilyevich Tikhonov is a former Soviet ice hockey player and coach. He was the coach of the Soviet team when it was the most dominant team in the world, winning world cups in 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1989, 1990. He coached the Soviet team that lost to the United States, 4-3, in the 1980 Olympic semifinal medal round game known as the Miracle on Ice. He is in the IIHF Hall of Fame.

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Born
Jun 4, 1930
Moscow
Also known as
  • Тихонов, Виктор Васильевич
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on July 23, 2013

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