Vyacheslav Gretsky
Vyacheslav Gretsky (born December 23, 1996) is a Belarusian professional ice hockey centre currently playing on a try-out basis with Neman Grodno of the Belarusian Extraleague (BLR).[1]
| Vyacheslav Gretsky | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
December 23, 1996 Grodno, Belarus | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||
| Weight | 218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| BLR team Former teams |
Neman Grodno HC Dinamo Minsk | ||
| Playing career | 2015–present | ||
Playing career
Gretsky began his career with his hometown team HK Neman Grodno and made his professional debut during the 2015–16 season. He joined Dinamo Minsk of the KHL in 2019 following a successful trial and played in 19 regular season games scoring one goal and two assists.[2] Despite his low numbers, he was still voted in to the 2020 KHL All-Star game by fans.[3] He wears the number 99 jersey due to his name bearing similarities to Wayne Gretzky.[4]
References
- "Former Dinamo Minsk player Gretsky is on trial with Grodno" (in Russian). hockey.by. 26 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- Profile at KHL.ru
- Gretsky's an All-Star, teen goalie makes waves - KHL week in review
- Meet the 'other' 99: Vyacheslav Gretsky is the KHL's newest cult hero
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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