Nikolai Makarov

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


played_for = RSL
Traktor Chelyabinsk
SM-liiga
Jokerit
position = Defence
shoots = Left
height_ft = 5
height_in =
weight_lb =
nickname = Kolja
nationality = RUS
birth_date = birth date and age|1948|12|19
birth_place = Cheliabinsk, USSR
draft =
draft_year =
draft_team =
career_start = 1969
career_end = 1984

Nikolai Makarov (born December 19, 1948 in Cheliabinsk, Russia) is a retired ice hockey player who played in the Soviet Hockey League. He played for Traktor Chelyabinsk.

Playing career

Career in Soviet Union

Nikolai Makarov was a top Defenceman for Traktor Chelyabinsk during his time there. Makarov played in Soviet League from 1969 to 1982 as he had a 17 year career in Soviet top leagues.

Makarov also was part of the feared Soviet National Ice hockey Team in 1981 Ice Hockey World Championships.

Career in Finland

In 1982 Makarov was bought by SM-liiga team Jokerit. Makarov became a premier defenceman for Jokerit and was selected the best defenceman of the year in 1983.

Makarov played two seasons for Jokerit and retired from active playing in 1984.

Nikolai Makarov was inducted into the Russian and Soviet Hockey Hall of Fame in 1981.

External links

* [http://www.chidlovski.com/personal/1954/02hhof.htm Russian and Soviet Hockey Hall of Fame bio]