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#3 Vladimir Lutchenko 
Lutchenko trailed only Liapkin as the highest scoring defenseman on the team.
While Liapkin is remembered more for giving up the puck to create the famous
Paul Henderson goal, Lutchenko is remembered as an incredible defender in the
series.
"Vladimir Lutchenko played very well
defensively," said Russian sports writer Vladimir Dvortsov. "He showed
that even against the Canadians a defenseman can use clean bodychecks
effectively. He played the real sty le of Soviet hockey - smart, elegant and
clean."
Lutchenko treasured the opportunity to play against
the Canadians.
"We had always beaten them in the Olympics and
world championship. I'd often heard that their best players were in the NHL and
it bother med that we weren't playing against them. This series proved finally
that we were as good as they were."
STATISTICS
Pos. GP G A P PIM
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Vladimir Lutchenko D 8 1 3 4 0
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Career Statistics Born: January 2, 1949 in Ramenskoye Height: 6'1" Weight: 205lbs Position: Defense Shoots: L
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