Who was the first Russian ever to play in the NHL?

Answer 1

• Sergei Pryakhin, the first Russian to play with permission in the NHL, was the last player drafted-252nd overall-by Calgary in 1988. By Brian Morriscey
• However, the first Russian-born player to suit up and play in the NHL was Victor Nechayev (Born Jan 28 1955 -- Kuybichevki-Voftocha, Russia). Nechayev played three games for the Los Angeles Kings in the 1982-83 season, and scored one goal. More details are available on these sites:
• • http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=8804
  • http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/news/2002/09/27/soviet_legacy/

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David "Sweeney" Schriner (November 30, 1911 - July 4, 1990) was a Canadian professional hockey forward who played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Americans and Toronto Maple Leafs. Born in Saratov, Russia, Sweeney was the NHL scoring leader in 1935-36 and 1936-37. He was named Rookie of the Year in 1935. He won 2 Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1941-42 and 1944-45. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1962.

Answer 2

From what i found they all say that Sergei Priakin was the first Russian with promission from russia to play in the NHL in 1989

Answer 3

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