Gennady Tsygurov Explained

Position:Defence
Birth Date:15 April 1942
Birth Place:Chelyabinsk, Soviet Union
Death Place:Tolyatti, Russia
Career Start:1959
Career End:1977
Played For:Traktor Chelyabinsk

Gennady Fedorovich Tsygurov (Russian: Геннадий Фёдорович Цыгу́ров; 14 April 1942 – 14 December 2016) was a Russian professional ice hockey coach and player. He played for Traktor Chelyabinsk from 1959 to 1977 in the Soviet Championship League. From 1979 to 1984, he then served as head coach of Traktor. Tsygurov also served as the coach of SC Uritskogo Kazan, Avangard Omsk, Lada Togliatti. HK MVD Balashikha, Kristall Saratov and Saryarka Karaganda.[1] He was the father of the late professional ice hockey player Denis Tsygurov (1971–2015); another son also played at a high level.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gennady Tsygurov profile - Геннадй Тсйгуров Профиль - Eurohockey.com. www.eurohockey.com.