Igor Vyazmikin

Igor Viktorovich Vyazmikin (Russian: Игорь Викторович Вязьмикин; January 8, 1966 – October 30, 2009) was a Russian professional ice hockey forward, who played for CSKA. He was the final player selected in the 1987 NHL entry draft, going in the twelfth round, 252nd overall, to the Edmonton Oilers, and went on to play four NHL games with that team. Additionally, Vyazmikin played extensively in European and North American minor leagues.

Born (1966-01-08)January 8, 1966

Moscow, Soviet Union

Died October 30, 2009(2009-10-30) (aged 43)

Moscow, Russia

Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)

Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)

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Igor Vyazmikin
Born	(1966-01-08)January 8, 1966 Moscow, Soviet Union
Died	October 30, 2009(2009-10-30) (aged 43) Moscow, Russia
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shot	Left
Played for	HC CSKA Moscow Khimik Voskresensk Cape Breton Oilers Edmonton Oilers Milwaukee Admirals Phoenix Roadrunners Fargo-Moorhead Express HC Fassa (Italy) Hermes HT Ilves HC Severstal
National team	Soviet Union
NHL draft	252nd overall, 1987 Edmonton Oilers
Playing career	1983–1999

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Vyazmikin was born in Moscow, Soviet Union, and represented the Soviet Union twice internationally, at the 1984 and 1986 World Junior Championships. He died on October 30, 2009, from a long illness.^[1][2] He was 43 years old.