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#23 Yuri Lebedev 
Yuri Lebedev was one of the Soviet's "Kids." He scored the third of
four goals in game three and was on the ice for the fourth in what amounted to a
spectacular comeback. The play of Lebedev, Vyacheslav Anisin and Alexander
Bodunov.
In Lawrence Martin's book "The Red
Machine," Lebedev, who only played in 3 of the 8 Summit games, notes the
key for the Canadian victory over the Soviets was Canada's relentless physical
game. The constant punishment interrupted the flow to the Soviet game, which was
their key to countless victories.
STATISTICS
Pos. GP G A P PIM
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Yuri Lebedev RW 3 1 0 1 2
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Career Biography
While the three "kids" from the 1972
Summit Series seemingly disappeared from the Soviet National team on a regular
basis, Yuri Lebedev was called on the most for international tournaments.
Lebedev, who had been Anisin's winger since the age
of 10, developed into a leader with his Soviet club team Krylja Sovetov. He was
described as a technically excellent player who was key to his line's offense.
He had uncanny on-ice vision and was dangerous on one-on-one situations.
After a long career in the Soviet leagues, Lebedev
was granted his freedom to pursue opportunities outside of Russia. He landed a
position as a player/coach in Germany, but would later return to Krylja
Sovetov.
Career Statistics Born: March 1, 1951 in Moscow Height: 5'10" Weight: 172lbs Position: LW Shoots: L
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