| Vadim Tarasov | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 31, 1976 Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
| Position | Goalie |
| Catches | Left |
| KHL team Former teams |
Metallurg Novokuznetsk Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (KHL) Salavat Yulaev Ufa (KHL) Quebec Citadelles (AHL) SK Belovo (RUS-3) Torpedo Ust-Kamenogorsk (VHL) |
| National team | Russia |
| NHL Draft | 196th overall, 1999 Montreal Canadiens |
| Playing career | 1992–present |
Vadim Tarasov (Russian: Вадим Геннадьевич Тарасов; born December 31, 1976 in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR) is a Russian[1] professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for Metallurg Novokuznetsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.
Tarasov was drafted 196th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft and after two seasons with Metallurg Novokuznetsk he signed a contract in 2001 and was assigned to their AHL affiliate the Quebec Citadelles, but played in only 14 regular season games and returned to Russia the next season, re-joining Metallurg Novokuznetsk. He remained with the team until 2006 where he signed for Salavat Yulaev Ufa.
Played for Russia national team.[2]