In Veliky Novgorod for the first time will be held All-Russian hockey tournament in memory of Valery Vasiliev

From December 11 to 13, 2026, Veliky Novgorod will become a platform for the All-Russian hockey tournament dedicated to the memory of Valery Ivanovich Vasiliev - an outstanding Soviet hockey player, two-time Olympic champion and eight-time world champion.

A native of the Novgorod region, Vasiliev has forever entered the history of national sports as an example of courage, strength of character and dedication to the team.

Participants of the tournament will be young hockey players born in 2015-2016. The event will bring together not only players, but also coaches, sports veterans, as well as fans: for many of them Valery Vasiliev is a real landmark and an example.

Valery Ivanovich was born on August 3, 1949 at the station Volkhovo Chudovsky district of Novgorod region. After the tragic death of his father, the family moved to Gorky, where the hockey road began - first in youth teams, and then at the highest level. Today, Vasilyev’s name is carefully kept in a small homeland: he is included in the gallery of Novgorod Olympians, a separate stand is dedicated to him in the Hall of Sports Glory of the Novgorod region, and his autographed stick is stored among the exhibits.

This tournament is not just a competition, but a live tribute to the great countryman. It is designed not only to identify the strongest among young athletes, but also to remind that behind each victory there is work, discipline and loyalty to their cause - the very qualities for which Valery Vasilyev was famous.