Igor Radulov facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Igor Radulov |
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Radulov with the Norfolk Admirals in 2005
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| Born | August 23, 1982 Nizhny Tagil, Soviet Union |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Torpedo Yaroslavl Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Chicago Blackhawks HC Spartak Moscow Metallurg Novokuznetsk HC Vityaz Salavat Yulaev Ufa Metallurg Magnitogorsk Severstal Cherepovets HC CSKA Moscow Atlant Moscow Oblast HC Sochi HC Ugra |
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| NHL Draft | 74th overall, 2000 Chicago Blackhawks |
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| Playing career | 1998–2017 | ||
Igor Valerievich Radulov (Russian: Игорь Валерьевич Радулов; born August 23, 1982) is a former professional ice hockey player from Russia. He played as a left winger. Igor was chosen by the National Hockey League's (NHL) Chicago Blackhawks in the year 2000. He played 43 games for the Blackhawks. After his time in the NHL, he returned to play in Russia.
Igor's Hockey Journey
Igor Radulov started his hockey career in Russia. He played for different teams before joining the NHL.
Playing in North America
In 2000, Igor was picked by the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL Draft. He was the 74th player chosen overall. He played a few seasons in North America. This included games for the Blackhawks in the NHL. He also played for their minor league team, the Norfolk Admirals, in the AHL.
Returning to Russia
After a big break in the NHL season (called a lockout), Igor went back to Russia. He joined HC Spartak Moscow in 2005. He continued to play for many different teams in Russia's top leagues. These included the Superleague and later the KHL. He played for teams like Metallurg Novokuznetsk, HC Vityaz, and Salavat Yulaev Ufa. He finished his long career in 2017.
Family Life
Igor Radulov has a younger brother named Alexander Radulov. Alexander is also a very famous ice hockey player. He currently plays in the KHL for Ak Bars Kazan.
