List of Famous Ice Hockey Players

Viktor Vasilievich Tikhonov is a Latvian-born Russian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Ak Bars Kazan of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Tikhonov was originally selected 28th overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, by the Phoenix Coyotes. After several years in the NHL with the Coyotes, Tikhonov moved to the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) in Russia, where he spent four years with SKA St. Petersburg. In 2015, he returned to the NHL, signing a contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, appearing in 11 games for them before he was claimed on waivers by the Coyotes.

Alexei Alekseyevich Morozov is the president of the Kontinental Hockey League and a Russian retired professional ice hockey player.

Nino Niederreiter is a Swiss professional ice hockey winger for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected fifth overall by the New York Islanders in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, making him the highest-drafted Swiss hockey player in NHL history at the time. Niederreiter made his NHL debut with the Islanders early in the 2010–11 season before being returned to his junior club, the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Prior to coming to North America, Niederreiter had played in the junior system of the Swiss team HC Davos and appeared in three playoff games for the senior club in 2010.

Alexei Vyacheslavovich Kovalev is a Russian professional ice hockey coach, executive and former player. He is currently serving as the Head Coach for HC Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Nikita Danilovich Nesterov is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing under contract with the Calgary Flames in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Timothé "Tim" Phillipe Bozon is an American-born French ice hockey left winger who is currently playing with Lausanne HC of the National League (NL).

Alexander Pavlovich "Sasha" Khavanov is a former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Ilya Alexeyevich Samsonov is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Alexey Igorevich Marchenko is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Marchenko was drafted 205th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

José Nicolas Théodore is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals, Minnesota Wild and Florida Panthers.