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Vitaliy EremeevProfessional hockey player, goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 23.09.1975
Country:  Kazakhstan |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- NHL Draft and Moscow Experience
- NHL Debut and Return to Russia
- Astana Barys and Retirement
- Coaching Career
- Awards and Achievements
Early Life and Career
Vitali Yeremeyev, a professional ice hockey goalie from Kazakhstan, was born and raised in Ust-Kamenogorsk.He began his hockey career with the local Torpedo team, later representing Kazakhstan at numerous World Championships and the 1998 Nagano Olympics.
NHL Draft and Moscow Experience
In 1994, Yeremeyev was selected in the 9th round (209th overall) by the New York Rangers in the NHL Entry Draft.However, he spent the next five years protecting the goal for Moscow CSKA. In the 1999/2000 season, he joined Moscow Dynamo, where his impressive performance (averaging 1.27 goals against per game) led the team to the Russian Championship title.
NHL Debut and Return to Russia
In July 2000, the Rangers signed Yeremeyev to a contract.He made his NHL debut on December 27, 2000, against the Carolina Hurricanes, becoming the ninth goalie from the former Soviet republics to play in the NHL. Despite his 13 saves out of 14 shots faced, his team lost 3-4.
Yeremeyev played only four more games in the NHL before returning to Russia in the 2001/2002 season to rejoin Moscow Dynamo.In 2005, he led the team to another Russian Championship victory and was also named the league's Best Goalie.
Astana Barys and Retirement
Yeremeyev switched to Astana Barys for the 2010/2011 season.He announced his retirement from playing in 2015, citing injuries and age. He then briefly coached the MHC Snezhnye Barsy's goalkeepers before joining Dynamo Moscow as a goalie coach in 2016.
Coaching Career
Yeremeyev has been coaching since his retirement as a player.He is now the goalie coach for Dynamo Moscow.
Awards and Achievements
Russian Champion (2000, 2005)Russian Championship Bronze Medalist (1998)
Spengler Cup Winner (2008)
Russian Championship Best Goalie (2005)
Golden Helmet Award (2000, 2005)
Asian Winter Games Champion (2011)
Record for most playoff games played by a goalie in the Russian Championship (100)
