Mihails Vasiļonoks (1 May 1948 – 30 April 2023) was a Latvian ice hockey goaltender who played for Dinamo Riga.[1] After his hockey player career ended he went on to become the director of hockey operations for HK Liepājas Metalurgs[2] and goalie coach for Latvia national team.[3] Vasiļonoks was part of USSR team roster for the 1976 Canada Cup, but did not play any games.[4]
| Mihails Vasiļonoks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
1 May 1948 Taurkalne, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Died | 30 April 2023 (aged 74) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Right | ||
| Played for | Dinamo Riga | ||
| Playing career | 1978–1989 | ||
Vasiļonoks died on 30 April 2023, at the age of 74.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Mikhail Vasilenok". hockeyDB.com. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ^ "Hokeja komandas vadība". skliepajasmetalurgs.lv. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ^ "Olimpiskajā delegācijā tomēr iekļauj hokeja vārtsargu treneri Vasiļonoku". delfi.lv. 7 January 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ^ "1976 Canada Cup USSR team roster". legendsofhockey.net. 7 January 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ^ Mūžībā devies leģendārais Latvijas vārtsargs Mihails Vasiļonoks (in Latvian)
External links
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