Valeri Kamensky
Valeri Viktorovich Kamenski is a Russian former professional ice hockey player.Playing career
Before the National Hockey League, he started his career with Khimik Voskresensk in the Soviet Championship League and also played for CSKA Moscow. In 1991 he moved to the NHL, where he played for the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers, Dallas Stars and New Jersey Devils. He won a Stanley Cup in 1996 with the Avalanche.
He is also known for scoring one of the most memorable goals of the 97/98 season. He received a pass and scored while spinning in mid-air. The goal was used in the opening intro for the NHL 98 video game. He also scored the first goal in the Avalanche's history in Denver since the relocation from Quebec City.International
Awards
- 1985–86: Gold medal, CSKA Moscow.
- 1986: Gold medal.
- 1986–87: Gold medal, CSKA Moscow.
- 1988: Gold medal.
- 1987–88: Gold medal, CSKA Moscow.
- 1987–88: Gold medal, CSKA Moscow.
- 1989: Gold medal.
- 1988–89: Gold medal, CSKA Moscow.
- 1990: Gold medal.
- 1995–96: Stanley Cup, Colorado Avalanche
- 1998: Silver medal.
- 2004-05: Faith Towards Hockey Award
