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#22 Vyacheslav Anisin  Vyacheslav Anisin was the key
player on the Soviets "Kid Line" that shocked Team Canada in
game three. As with most Soviet lines, the center is the key to every
lines' success, even though it isn't often the "glamour
position."Anisin, who actually debuted
in game 2 and unlike his linemates played in 7 out of 8 games (compared
to just 3 for Bodunov and Lebedev), directly set up both Lebedev's and
Bodunov's second period goals. Anisin's centering pass from the corner
that set up Bodunov's tying goal was particularly brilliant.
Anisin also had a big impact
in game five, which was the opening game in Moscow.. His goal, assisted
by Yakushev and Yuri Liapkin, came in the third period with the Soviets
down 4 to 1. His goal ignited an unthinkable comeback featuring four
unanswered goals to give the Soviets an impressive 5-4 win. Anisin also
set up Vladimir Shadrin's goal just 8 seconds after his own tally.
An interesting story occurred
after the teams left the ice at the completion of the series. Anisin
entered the Canadian dressing room made his way through a maze of
celebrating players to deliver a package of gratitude to Phil Esposito,
who in the mind of the Soviets was the best player. The gift was a
beautifully decorated samovar. It was a great show of respect by the
Soviets. Esposito was caught off guard, but wanted to return the favor.
After Anisin had departed from the room, the naked Esposito grabbed his
hockey stick and ran out of the room. He presented Anisin with his
stick.
STATISTICS
Pos. GP G A P PIM
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Vyacheslav Anisin C 7 1 3 4 2
--------------------------------------------Career Biography
Vyacheslav Anisin was by most accounts a
"typical Soviet center." He was very solid offensive player who
specialized in orchestrating beautiful plays rather than finishing them
off. He had incredible balance and was very hard to knock off of the puck,
despite his tiny size at just 5'9" and 168 pounds.
However his defensive play was never at an
elite enough level to allow him to become a dominant Soviet player
Career Statistics Born: June 11, 1951 in Moscow Height: 5'9" Weight: 168lbs Position: Center Shoots: L
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