Roman Lyashenko

Quick Facts

Full Name	Roman Lyashenko
Occupation	Ice Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	May 1, 1979(1979-05-01)
Age	45
Date Of Death	July 5, 2003, Antalya, Turkey
Birthplace	Murmansk
Country	Russia
Birth City	Murmansk Oblast
Horoscope	Taurus

Roman Lyashenko Biography

Roman Lyashenko is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Player who was born on May 1, 1979 in Murmansk, Murmansk Oblast, Russia.

Lyashenko represented Russia internationally at both the junior and senior levels. His first experience with Russia’s junior team was at the 1997 World Junior Championships, recording three points in six games as Russia defeated the Czech Republic for the bronze medal. At the 1998 World Junior championships, Lyashenko again represented Russia, as the team captured a silver medal. In seven games at the tournament, he recorded three assists. Lyashenko captained Russia’s team at the 1999 World Junior Championships, which were held in Winnipeg. The Russian team captured the gold medal, defeating Canada in overtime. Lyashenko scored three goals and added two assists in seven games. With the gold medal, Lyashenko and teammate Mikhail Donika became the only two players to win a medal of each colour (gold, silver and bronze) at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

Lyashenko spent three seasons playing with Torpedo Yaroslavl in his home country of Russia. In 130 games, he recorded 22 goals and 22 assists for 44 points. While playing with Yaroslavl, he was selected in the second round (52nd overall) of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the Dallas Stars. Leading up to the draft, scouts described him as a defensive forward with good character and leadership skills. He was considered an atypical Russian prospect due to his attention to defensive play. One source had him ranked as a first round prospect. He signed with the Stars in July 1999.

Roman Lyashenko Net Worth

Roman Lyashenko is one of the richest Ice Hockey Player from Russia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Roman Lyashenko 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Roman Yurievich Lyashenko (May 1, 1979 – July 5, 2003) was a Russian ice hockey player. He played professionally in North America for the Dallas Stars and New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL), and also spent time with affiliate teams in the American Hockey League (Utah Grizzlies and Hartford Wolfpack) and the now-defunct International Hockey League (Michigan K-Wings). Lyashenko also played professionally in Russia for Torpedo Yaroslavl before joining the Stars. He was drafted by the Stars in the second round (52nd overall) of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Roman Lyashenko height 6 ft 0 in Rory weight 189  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

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While on vacation in Antalya, Turkey with his mother and sister, Lyashenko was found dead in his hotel room the morning of July 6, 2003. His death was initially reported to be a suicide. Reports by Turkish police confirmed this, stating that Lyashenko had left a suicide note and attempted to cut his arms and wrists before hanging himself. A Turkish police officer, speaking anonymously, said that Lyashenko apologized for killing himself in the note. New York Rangers general manager Glen Sather said of Lyashenko, “Roman was a quality individual who had a positive impact on everyone he touched, both on and off the ice.” Dallas Stars general manager Doug Armstrong expressed similar sentiments: “Roman was a quality young man who we were privileged to have in our organization for three years.” Lyashenko was buried in Yaroslavl on July 12, 2003.

Facts & Trivia

Rory Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Russia. Roman Lyashenko celebrates birthday on May 1 of every year.