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Vladimir Konstantinov

What is vladimir konstantinov?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Birthdate 19 March 1967[1]
NHL team Detroit Red Wings[1]
Previous club CSKA Moscow[1]

Vladimir Konstantinov is the name of multiple people, most notably a Russian former professional ice hockey player and a Crimean/Russian politician.

Context

Vladimir Konstantinov is a name shared by two notable individuals: a former ice hockey player and a politician. The hockey player, born on 19 March 1967, played his entire NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings [1]. His career ended tragically after a limousine crash following the 1997 Stanley Cup victory [1]. The politician, Vladimir Andreyevich Konstantinov, has served as Chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Crimea since 17 March 2014 [2].

Documented claims

  • Vladimir Konstantinov is commonly confused with the Crimean and Russian politician of the same name. [1]
  • The hockey player's career ended after a limousine crash six days after the Red Wings' 1997 Stanley Cup victory. [1]

Questions and answers

What happened to hockey player Vladimir Konstantinov?

His career ended after a limousine crash six days after the Red Wings' 1997 Stanley Cup victory [1].

Why is Vladimir Konstantinov in a wheelchair?

He was injured in a limousine crash six days after the Red Wings' 1997 Stanley Cup victory [1].

Sources

  1. Vladimir Konstantinov - The Hockey Writers — thehockeywriters.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Vladimir Konstantinov - Stats, Contract, Salary & More — eliteprospects.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People