Igor Larionov (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Over the weekend, former Detroit Red Wing and legendary Russian 5 member Igor Larionov was named coach of the Russian World Junior Team.
Larionov has been called on to lead the Russian U20 World Junior Team for the next 2 seasons in preparation for the 2022 Olympics in China.
With the move Larionov will be replacing long-time Russian coach Valeri Bragin who will be moving up to coach the Men’s National Team.
Since his retirement Igor has continued to stay involved in hockey in multiple ways.