Vladimir Nikolayevich Krechin (Russian: Владимир Николаевич Кречин; born March 23, 1975) is a Russian former professional ice hockey player who played in the Russian Superleague (RSL).[1] Krechin was drafted in the fifth round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers and he played three seasons of junior hockey in North America for the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League before returning to Russia.[2] He played eight seasons in the RSL for Traktor Chelyabinsk, Mechel Chelyabinsk, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, and Metallurg Novokuznetsk.[1] He was the general manager of the HC Kunlun Red Star for their inaugural season in 2016–17.[1]

Vladimir Krechin
Portrait of Vladimir Krechin
Born (1975-03-23) March 23, 1975 (age 49)
Chelyabinsk, Russia, U.S.S.R.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Traktor Chelyabinsk
Mechel Chelyabinsk
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
NHL draft 114th overall, 1993
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 1996–2008

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Vladimir Krechin at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Vladimir Krechin Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
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