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Pavel Bure
Scoring at exceptional speed as ice hockey’s Russian Rocket.
Calder Trophy · Stanley Cup run
- Born
- 31 March 1971
- Birthplace
- Moscow, Russia
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Pavel Bure
Pavel Bure was a Russian winger whose acceleration and finishing made him one of the NHL’s leading scorers.
Early life
Sporting family
His father Vladimir was an Olympic swimmer.
Soviet training
Developed through the Central Red Army hockey system.
Career
- 1987
Senior hockey
Began playing with CSKA Moscow.
- 1991
NHL arrival
Joined the Vancouver Canucks.
- 2005
Retirement
Ended his career after persistent knee problems.
Achievements
Calder Trophy
Was named the NHL’s leading rookie.
Stanley Cup run
Helped Vancouver reach the final.
Scoring titles
Won consecutive Rocket Richard trophies.
Beyond sport
Family
His brother Valeri also played in the NHL.
Olympic captain
Captained Russia’s silver-medal team in Nagano.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Further source ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Håkan Dahlström ( dahlstroms, at flickr ). CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
