Who is the head coach of Russia?

The head coach of Russia is Boris Mikhailov.

Who is the captain of Russia?

The captain of Russia is Vyacheslav Fetisov.

Who is the general manager of Russia?

The general manager of Russia is Igor Kuperman.

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1996-1997 Russia Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Nikolai Khabibulin (G)	53	1973	Yekaterinburg, RUS	6'1"	207	L	NHL
	#31	Mikhail Shtalenkov (G)	60	1965	Moskva, RUS	6'1"	183	L	NHL
	#30	Andrei Trefilov (G)	57	1969	Kirovo-Chepetsk, RUS	6'0"	181	L	NHL
DEFENSEMEN
	#2	Vyacheslav Fetisov (D)"C"	68	1958	Moskva, RUS	6'0"	218	L	NHL
	#55	Sergei Gonchar (D)	52	1974	Chelyabinsk, RUS	6'2"	209	L	NHL
	#25	Alexander Karpovtsev (D)		1970	Moskva, RUS	6'2"	231	R	NHL
	#11	Darius Kasparaitis (D)	53	1972	Elektrenai, LTU	5'10"	207	L	NHL
	#38	Vladimir Malakhov (D)	58	1968	Yekaterinburg, RUS	6'4"	229	L	NHL
	#7	Oleg Tverdovsky (D)	50	1976	Donetsk, UKR	6'1"	209	L	NHL
	#4	Igor Ulanov (D)	56	1969	Krasnokamsk, RUS	6'1"	203	L	NHL
	#26	Dmitry Yushkevich (D)	54	1971	Cherepovets, RUS	6'0"	212	R	NHL
	#44	Alexei Zhitnik (D)	53	1972	Kyiv, UKR	5'10"	203	L	NHL
	#56	Sergei Zubov (D)	56	1970	Moskva, RUS	6'1"	201	R	NHL
FORWARDS
	#20	Sergei Berezin (LW)		1971	Voskresensk, RUS	5'10"	196	R	NHL
	#18	Valeri Bure (RW)	52	1974	Moskva, RUS	5'9"	181	R	NHL
	#91	Sergei Fedorov (C)"A"	56	1969	Pskov, RUS	6'1"	205	L	NHL
	#51	Andrei Kovalenko (RW)	56	1970	Balakovo, RUS	6'0"	227	L	NHL
	#27	Alexei Kovalev (RW)	53	1973	Togliatti, RUS	6'2"	223	L	NHL
	#13	Vyacheslav Kozlov (LW)	54	1972	Voskresensk, RUS	5'10"	192	L	NHL
	#8	Igor Larionov (C)"A"	65	1960	Voskresensk, RUS	5'9"	172	L	NHL
	#89	Alexander Mogilny (RW)	57	1969	Khabarovsk, RUS	6'0"	209	L	NHL
	#3	Sergei Nemchinov (C)	62	1964	Moskva, RUS	5'11"	198	L	NHL
	#33	Andrei Nikolishin (LW)	53	1973	Vorkuta, RUS	6'0"	216	L	NHL
	#28	Alexander Semak (C)	60	1966	Ufa, RUS	5'9"	183	R	AHL
	#19	Alexei Yashin (C/W)	52	1973	Yekaterinburg, RUS	6'3"	218	R	NHL
	#16	Valeri Zelepukin (LW)	57	1968	Voskresensk, RUS	6'0"	207	L	NHL
	#10	Alexei Zhamnov (C)	55	1970	Moskva, RUS	6'0"	194	L	NHL

Position: G: 3, D: 10, F: 14Av Age: 27.00 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 203 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Russia Staff

Head CoachBoris Mikhailov
Asst. CoachSergei Makarov
Asst. CoachYevgeni Zimin
General ManagerIgor Kuperman
Massage TherapistSergei 'Chica' Tchekmarev

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1996-1997 Russia Captains

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Vyacheslav Fetisov

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1996-1997 Russia Demographics

Russia Facts

Plays in: World Cup of Hockey
2017: WCup Semifinal loss
2005: WCup Quarterfinal loss
1997: WCup Semifinal loss

1996-1997 Russia Roster Facts

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Experience

Russia: 96 GP
NHL: 7 716 GP
WC: 516 GP
OG: 134 GP
AHL: 330 GP
DEL: 88 GP
NL: 23 GP

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Russia History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2016-2017	WCup	3	2	1	-	0	0	8	5	4	1.33	2	Semifinal loss
2004-2005	WCup	3	2	1	0	-	-	9	6	4	1.33	2	Quarterfinal loss
1996-1997	WCup	3	1	2	0	-	-	12	14	2	0.67	3	Semifinal loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Vadim Shipachyov (F)	2026-2027	Salavat Yulaev Ufa	KHL	3	1	3	4	0
2.	Alexei Marchenko (D)	2026-2027	Ak Bars Kazan	KHL	3	0	2	2	8
3.	Yevgeni Kuznetsov (F)	2026-2027	Sibir Novosibirsk	KHL	2	1	0	1	0
4.	Nikita Nesterov (D)	2026-2027	CSKA Moskva	KHL	2	0	1	1	2
5.	Nikita Zaitsev (D)	2026-2027	SKA St. Petersburg	KHL	1	0	0	0	0
6.	Vladislav Namestnikov (F)	2026-2027	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	-	-	-	-	-
7.	Yevgeni Malkin (F)	2026-2027	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	-	-	-	-	-
8.	Nikita Kucherov (F)	2026-2027	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	-	-	-	-	-
9.	Dmitri Orlov (D)	2026-2027	San Jose Sharks	NHL	-	-	-	-	-
10.	Dmitri Kulikov (D)	2026-2027	Florida Panthers	NHL	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2016-2017	View Roster	6'1"	203 lbs	27.91
2004-2005	View Roster	6'1"	209 lbs	27.58
1996-1997	View Roster	6'0"	203 lbs	27.00

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Sergei Gonchar (D)	8	3	4	7
2.	Alexei Kovalev (F)	9	4	2	6
3.	Sergei Fedorov (F)	5	3	3	6
4.	Alexander Mogilny (F)	5	2	4	6
5.	Alexei Yashin (F)	9	1	4	5

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Alexei Kovalev (F)	9	4	2	6
2.	Sergei Gonchar (D)	8	3	4	7
3.	Sergei Fedorov (F)	5	3	3	6
4.	Alexander Mogilny (F)	5	2	4	6
5.	Alexander Ovechkin (F)	6	2	2	4

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Sergei Gonchar (D)	8	3	4	7
2.	Alexander Mogilny (F)	5	2	4	6
3.	Alexei Yashin (F)	9	1	4	5
4.	Igor Larionov (F)	5	0	4	4
5.	Sergei Fedorov (F)	5	3	3	6

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Darius Kasparaitis (D)	9	0	3	22
2.	Valeri Zelepukin (F)	3	0	0	20
3.	Alexei Kovalev (F)	9	4	6	12
4.	Vyacheslav Fetisov (D)	4	0	2	12
5.	Alexei Yashin (F)	9	1	5	10

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Alexei Kovalev (F)	9	4	2	6
2.	Alexei Yashin (F)	9	1	4	5
3.	Darius Kasparaitis (D)	9	0	3	3
4.	Sergei Gonchar (D)	8	3	4	7
5.	Andrei Kovalenko (F)	7	2	0	2

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Sergei Fedorov (F)	5	3	6	1.20
2.	Alexander Mogilny (F)	5	2	6	1.20
3.	Andrei Nikolishin (F)	4	1	4	1.00
4.	Dmitry Afanasenkov (F)	2	1	2	1.00
5.	Sergei Gonchar (D)	8	3	7	0.88

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Sergei Fedorov (F)	1996-1997	5	3	6
2.	Alexander Mogilny (F)	1996-1997	5	2	6
3.	Sergei Gonchar (D)	1996-1997	4	2	4
4.	Andrei Nikolishin (F)	1996-1997	4	1	4
5.	Igor Larionov (F)	1996-1997	5	0	4

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Sergei Fedorov (F)	1996-1997	5	3	6
2.	Alexander Mogilny (F)	1996-1997	5	2	6
3.	Sergei Gonchar (D)	1996-1997	4	2	4
4.	Nikita Kucherov (F)	2016-2017	4	2	3
5.	Dainius Zubrus (F)	2004-2005	4	2	3

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Alexander Mogilny (F)	1996-1997	5	4	6
2.	Igor Larionov (F)	1996-1997	5	4	4
3.	Sergei Fedorov (F)	1996-1997	5	3	6
4.	Andrei Nikolishin (F)	1996-1997	4	3	4
5.	Sergei Gonchar (D)	1996-1997	4	2	4

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Valeri Zelepukin (F)	1996-1997	3	0	20
2.	Darius Kasparaitis (D)	1996-1997	5	2	14
3.	Vyacheslav Fetisov (D)	1996-1997	4	2	12
4.	Alexei Kovalev (F)	1996-1997	5	3	8
5.	Vyacheslav Kozlov (F)	1996-1997	5	3	8