Mikhail Shtalenkov
a.k.a. "Mikhail Alekseyevich Shtalenkov"
#39 Dynamo Moskva / Russia - 01/02
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Mikhail Shtalenkov Facts
- Date of Birth
- Oct 20, 1965
- Age
- 60
- Place of Birth
- Moskva, RUS
- Nation
- Russia
- Youth Team
- Dynamo Moskva
- Position
- G
- Height
- 186 cm / 6'1"
- Weight
- 83 kg / 183 lbs
- Catches
- L
- Status
- Retired
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Son: Artyom Shtalenkov
Shtalenkov was a calm, positionally strong goaltender who made his name with Dynamo Moscow before moving to the NHL. He became one of the first Russian goalies to hold a steady job in the league, serving mainly as a reliable backup who could handle starter duties when needed. Not flashy, but consistent and technically sharp. Won Olympic gold in 1992 and silver in 1998.
Team Staff profile of Mikhail Shtalenkov also available »Shtalenkov was a calm, positionally strong goaltender who made his name with Dynamo Moscow before moving to the NHL. He became one of the first Russian goalies to hold a steady job in the league, serving mainly as a reliable backup who could handle starter duties when needed. Not flashy, but consistent and technically sharp. Won Olympic gold in 1992 and silver in 1998.
You have to be born thick-skinned. Goalkeeper failures and lapses are always visible
—Mikhail Shtalenkov 2012
Shtalenkov is more technically sound, calmer, even overly so, while Trefilov is fast and energetic, spinning around in goal like a squirrel
—Vladimir Yurzinov 1991
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Mikhail Shtalenkov Career Highlights
| Season | Awards by Season |
|---|---|
| 1986-1987 | |
| 1991-1992 | |
| 1992-1993 | |
| 1997-1998 |
Mikhail Shtalenkov Biography and Trivia
Drafted 1998, 1 #4 by Nashville Predators in the NHL Expansion Draft
Mikhail Shtalenkov came through Dynamo Moscow’s system and was one of the leading Soviet goaltenders of the early 1990s, backstopping Dynamo to three straight league titles. After winning Olympic gold with the Unified Team in 1992, he moved to North America and joined the expansion Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Calm and technically sharp, Shtalenkov served mainly as a dependable backup but proved capable when pressed into starting duty. His best NHL run came in 1997–98 when he played 40 games for Anaheim. Later stops included Nashville, Edmonton, Phoenix, and Florida before returning to Russia. Internationally, he earned Olympic gold in 1992, silver in 1998, and a World Championship in 1993. Respected for his poise and professionalism, he was among the first Russian goalies to hold a steady NHL role.Career transactions
1998-10-01 • Traded by Nashville Predators (with Jim Dowd) to Edmonton Oilers for Eric Fichaud, Drake Berehowsky and Greg de Vries
1999-03-11 • Traded by Edmonton Oilers to Phoenix Coyotes for fifth-round pick (traded to Nashville) in 2000 NHL Draft
1999-11-19 • Traded by Phoenix Coyotes (with fourth-round pick in 2000) to Florida Panthers for Sean Burke and a fifth-round pick in 2000
