Biography
Vladimir Tarasenko — nhl (sens) with roots in the Russian Empire
Vladimir Tarasenko is a Russian professional ice hockey player born in Yaroslavl who became one of the NHL's most skilled and electrifying goal-scorers with the St. Louis Blues — winning the Stanley Cup in 2019 and producing some of the most memorable playoff moments of his era.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — Born there
Born in Yaroslavl in 1991 — the city with one of Russia's deepest hockey traditions as home of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl — Tarasenko developed through Russia's elite hockey system before being drafted 16th overall by St. Louis in 2010. His father Andrei Tarasenko also played professional hockey in Russia.
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Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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Stanley Cup Champion — St. Louis Blues (2019)
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NHL All-Star Game multiple times
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Career-high 75 points in a season
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Son of professional hockey player Andrei Tarasenko
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Drafted 16th overall — 2010 NHL Draft (St. Louis Blues)
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