Boris Mikhailov
Team USSR # 13

Boris Mikhailov is one of the most remarkable Soviet hockey players. He was an essential part of a legendary first Mikhailov-Petrov-Kharlamov line. Unlike his partners, he wasn’t contributing with spectacular goals, flashy skating or slick 1-on-1 skills. However, it was Mikhailov who became the overall Soviet scoring leader. His record of 427 career goals remains unbeaten for over 20 years. Mikhailov wasn't recognized as an author of slick and effective goals but he scored the most. The majority of his goals came as the result of a hard and, sometimes, "dirty" work in front of the net and on the rebounds. Shortly after the 1972 Summit, he became a captain of both Team USSR and mighty CSKA for many years to come. Mikhailov was a definite leader of the Soviet team in the 1970's and there are no doubts about his key role in a successful performance of the Soviet team of that decade.

CAREER HIGHLIGTS:

• Played in the following clubs of the USSR Elite League: CSKA, Lokomotiv Moscow
• USSR Gold (11): 1968, 1970-1973, 1975, 1977-1981
• WC Gold: 1969-1971, 1973-1975, 1978-1979
• Olympics Gold: 1972, 1976
• National Awards:
  MVP USSR League 1978
  USSR All Stars 1969, 1973-1975, 1977-1979
  Scoring Leader (G) 1975,1976, 1978
  Merited Sports Master (USSR ZMS) 1969
• International Awards:
  WC Best Forward 1973, 1979
  IIHF All Stars 1973, 1979
  WC Scoring Leader 1974
  IIHF Hall of Fame 2000

PERFORMANCE IN THE 1972 SUMMIT

"Mikhailov demonstrated the true Russian character. He was tough and skillful. He was a real example for all of our players."

Igor Kuperman, Soviet Sports Writer

Game-by-Game Performance: Scoring

Game-by-Game Performance: Penalty History