Viktor Tikhonov date of birth:
May 12, 1988
How old is Viktor Tikhonov?
38
Where was Viktor Tikhonov born?
Riga, Latvia
How tall is Viktor Tikhonov?
6' 2" (188 cm)
How much does Viktor Tikhonov weigh?
187 lbs (84.8 kg)
Viktor Tikhonov body shape:
Athletic
What color are Viktor Tikhonov's eyes?
Blue
What color is Viktor Tikhonov's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Viktor Tikhonov gay or straight?
Straight
What is Viktor Tikhonov's ethnicity?
White
What is Viktor Tikhonov nationality?
Russian
What is Viktor Tikhonov's occupation?
Ice Hockey Player
Short Biography
Viktor Vasilievich Tikhonov (Russian: Виктор Васильевич Тихонов; born 12 May 1988) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Tikhonov was originally selected 28th overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, by the Phoenix Coyotes. After several years in the NHL with the Coyotes, Tikhonov moved to the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) in Russia, where he spent four years with SKA St. Petersburg. In 2015 he returned to the NHL, signing a contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, appearing in 11 games for them before he was claimed on waivers by the Coyotes. He was named after his grandfather, Viktor Vasilyevich Tikhonov, the late Soviet ice hockey player and coach. His father was Vasily Tikhonov, who was also an ice hockey coach. Born in Latvia while it was still a member of the USSR, Tikhonov has represented Russia internationally, participating in several World Championships and the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.