Sergei Makarov

Russian ice hockey player (born 1958)

Sergei Makarov is a Russian ice hockey player, born in Chelyabinsk in 1958.

He plays mainly as a winger. He has turned out for San Jose Sharks, HC Fribourg-Gottéron, Dallas Stars, Calgary Flames and Traktor Chelyabinsk. His honours include Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Order of Friendship of Peoples, Medal "For Labour Valour", Hockey Hall of Fame and Order of Honour. He competed at the 1984 Winter Olympics, the 1988 Winter Olympics and the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Within ice hockey, Sergei Makarov is remembered for a record that stands up against anything his generation produced.

The public record credits Sergei Makarov with 3 Olympic Games, 5 senior teams and 5 recorded honours. Ice hockey is the fastest team sport played, and its careers are measured in seasons of physical attrition.

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