Vitaly Prokhorov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameVitaly Vladimirovich•Prokhorov
Used nameVitaly•Prokhorov
Original nameВиталий Владимирович•Прохоров
Born25 December 1966 in Moskva (Moscow), Moskva (RUS)
Measurements177 cm / 80 kg
AffiliationsSpartak Moskva, Moskva (RUS)
NOC Unified Team
Nationality Russian Federation
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Vitaly Prokhorov began his hockey career in 1983 with Spartak Moskva, playing there until 1992. With Spartak Moskva Prokhorov never won a Soviet title, but won silvers in 1984 and 1991 and a bronze in 1990. He also won a bronze at the 1992 CIS Championships. In 1992 Prokhorov joined the NHL St. Louis Blues, playing there until 1995. He then played one season in Sweden with Färjestads BK, before finishing his career in Russia, playing with Spartak Moskva (1997-98), CSKA Moskva (1998), Ak Bars Kazan (1999), Metallurg Magnitogorsk (1999-2000), Lada Togliatti (2000), Vityaz Podolsk (2001) and Khimik Voskresensk (2001-2002). He led the 1997-98 Russian League in goals with 22. Internationally Prokhorov won a 1992 Winter Olympic gold and played for Russia at the 1992 and 1998 World Championships.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1992 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) EUN RUS Vitaly Prokhorov
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Unified Team 1 Gold