Vitaly Vishnevsky is a professional hockey player,which at the moment is in the status of a free agent. This defender for his long career played in Russia, as well as overseas. Vitali in his career has repeatedly been called into the ranks of the national team.
Vitaly Vishnevsky was born on March 18, 1980 in the city of Kharkov. Parents took him to a hockey school yet in early childhood. Vitaliy showed high results from childhood.That's why the local coaches, leaving to work in the children's school "Locomotive Yaroslavl," took him with them. Vitaliy got a good start in the children's hockey school in Yaroslavl. In adolescence, this defender was compared with Fetisov himself. But Vishnevsky chose the style of the power defender. His hard style of play often went against the team. Nevertheless, it was clear to all hockey experts that this defender would become a professional player.
Vitaly Vishnevsky in September 1998debuted in the Super League for the club "Torpedo" against the team "Severstal Cherepovets." After this game, it was regularly included in the main team. In October of the first season he threw the first puck into the goal of the hockey club "Lipetsk". In this match, Vitali also made his first assists. At the end of the 1998-1999 season, he scored 7 assists, but scored 38 minutes penalty. His removal sometimes cost the team lost matches.
Vitaly Vishnevsky thanks to his speechesquickly became known throughout Russia. On the NHL draft of this defender chose the team "Anaheim Mighty Ducks" under the number 5. But in the NHL Vishnevsky debuted only on January 19, 2000. Already in February this year, Vitaliy Vishnevsky, a hockey player, scored his first goal in the gates of the Los Angeles Kings club. In 2003, Vitali, along with the Anaheim team, was close to winning the Stanley Cup. But in the finals they were waiting for defeat. After the lockout, he went to perform in Russia. In the club "Lipetsk" he played 51 games and scored 24 scoring points. Many fans were surprised how a player of this level went to perform in such a modest club. Many were interested in where Vitaly Vishnevsky is playing.
After the lockout, Vitaliy Vishnevsky (hockey player) againwent to play in the NHL. But more than one season he did not stay in the club. This defender played in clubs such as Anaheim, Atlanta Thrashers, Nashville Predators and New Jersey Devils. In 2008, Vishnevsky returned to Russia and began to speak for his native "Locomotive". After the creation of the KHL, many Russian stars returned to Russia. Vitaliy played for his native club 2 seasons. In 2010, it became known that he would continue his successful career in St. Petersburg's SKA. After 2 years of successful performances for this club, Vishnevsky returned to Lokomotiv again. This experienced player was appointed assistant captain. Vitaly Vishnevsky has a rich playing experience of performances in Russia and overseas. Young players have much to learn from this athlete. At the moment, Vishnevsky is a free agent. Age makes itself felt and, probably, this defender will soon announce the end of his hockey career.
Свои выступления за сборную Виталий начал в 1997 year at the Youth World Cup. The following year, as part of the junior Russian national team, he became the bronze medalist of the tournament. And at the youth world championship of that year, this defender together with the team won silver. In 1999, Vitaly Vishnevsky took part in the World Youth Championship. This defender was a real leader of the team. Following the tournament, which was held in Canada, the Russian team won gold medals, and Vishnevsky was recognized as the best defender of the tournament. In 2006, he was called to the national team to participate in the Olympic Games. However, at the tournament our team was left without prize medals. In 2009, Vishnevsky became the world champion and in the main team. For the great contribution to the success of our team was awarded the gratitude of the President of the country.
Vitaly Vishnevsky is happy in marriage. His wife's name is Galina. The couple met when Vitaly was 17 and Galina was 15. After that moment, they tried to see each other as often as possible.
Such achievements can be proud of VitalyVishnevsky (hockey player). Where is he playing now? This is often asked by the defender's supporters, which in our country is not so little. So far, as mentioned above, he is a free agent. Vitaly made a successful career, in which he won a large number of victories. Fans will remember their pet for a long time.
