Russian hockey player Vladimir Tarasenko: biography and sports career

Vladimir Tarasenko is a famous Russian ice hockey player who plays in the NHL for Bluesmen from St. Louis. Game role - right-handed striker. As part of the youth team of Russia became the champion of the planet.

Biography of Vladimir

Tarasenko Vladimir Andreevich was born in 1991 in Yaroslavl. His father at the time was playing for the local team. He also became the first coach for a young hockey player.

From an early age, Vladimir demonstrated excellent sniper abilities. In 16 years he was included in the youth club "Siberia", serving in the first league. Despite a small amount of playing time, the striker scored 17 goals in 17 fights and gave 4 assists. These indicators allowed him to get into the main part of "Siberia".

Performances in the KHL

Tarasenko, Jr.'s excellent debut in the KHL was held in September 2008 in a game with the capital's "Dynamo". The striker scored the goal with the first touch of the club. In total in the debut championship Vladimir played in 38 bouts and scored 10 (7 +3) points. According to the results of the regular season, he finished second in the nomination "Best Beginner of the Season".

The next season was no less successful for the young striker. In the regular drawing he had 42 matches, in which he scored 13 goals and 11 assisted teammates. In terms of his indicators he became the most useful player of his club.

In the 2010/11 season, "Siberia" together with Tarasenko was able to break into the playoff series, and Vladimir was invited to participate in the All-Star Game of the KHL. Unfortunately, he had to give up because of an injury.

Next season, Vladimir Tarasenko began as the leader of "Siberia". For 39 fights, he scored 18 goals and gave 20 assists. However, to finish the season as part of his club, the striker failed.

From the beginning of 2012 Tarasenko Vladimir - hockey player of St. Petersburg "SKA". For 15 games for a new team, the attacker scored 16 (10 + 6) points. As a result of the season he participated in the All-Star Game of the NHL, where he won the contest for the most effective execution of bullet.

Overseas career

Back in 2010, a 19-year-old Russian hockey player participated in the NHL draft, where he was chosen by the St. Louis Blues club. Two years later, when the contract with SKA ended, Tarasenko wanted to try his hand at the most powerful league of the planet. He signed a 3-year contract with the Bluesmen.

The debut in the NHL was very successful. In the first game, Vladimir Tarasenko was noted as a double in the goal of the "Red Wings" from Detroit. In January, the Russian striker was named the best rookie of the month in the NHL. In total in the current regular season Tarasenko played in 38 fights, scored 8 goals and made 11 assists.

In the next season, Vladimir reliably entrenched in the basis of "Bluesmen". He held 64 bouts, in which he scored 43 (21 + 22) points. He scored 4 more goals in the playoff series.

The season 2014/15 Vladimir Tarasenko conducted very successfully. In October, in a game against the Dallas Stars, he managed to get his first hat trick, and his goal against the Rangers was recognized as the most beautiful this year. For 77 games of the regular season, Tarasenko scored 37 goals and made 36 assists. With these indicators, he became the best sniper and the most useful player of "Bluesmen". Following the season, the striker was invited to play in the second national team of all NHL stars.

In July 2015, "St. Louis Blues" extended the contract with Tarasenko. According to him, for the next 8 years, the striker will earn about $ 60 million. In the 2015/16 season, Vladimir updated his record of effectiveness. In 80 games played, he scored 74 (40 + 34) points, and his magnificent game in the playoff series helped "Bluesmen" reach the final of the conference.

National team appearances

Vladimir Tarasenko began to represent Russia in the international arena as part of the junior team in 2009. At the World Championships, he was the team's top scorer with 15 (8 + 7) points, which eventually won silver medals.

In 2011, for the youth world championship, Vladimir went as captain of the team. Russia won this tournament, and Tarasenko scored 11 points in 7 matches. After this victory, the striker began to regularly call in the location of the main team of the country. He took part in the Sochi Olympics, where he was awarded an effective transfer.

The most successful tournament for Vladimir was 2015 - at the World Cup the Russian team took the second place. Vladimir Tarasenko in 9 fights distinguished himself with 4 goals and 3 assists.