Alexei Gusarov

Alexei Vasilievich Gusarov (born July 8 1964) is a Russian ice hockey player (defence). He played for the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues.

Gusarov won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996. He is a member of the Triple Gold Club, having won the 1989 IIHF World Championship, the 1996 Stanley Cup, and the Olympic gold medal in 1988. Standing 6'2" and weighing in at 183 lb (83 kg), Gusarov was selected 213th overall by Quebec Nordiques in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. Gusarov is considered to be one of the finest Russian defensemen to ever play.

Gusarov played in 697 NHL games and scored 39 goals and 128 assists. In the playoffs he played in 68 games and had 14 assists.