Konstantin Koltsov was a Belarusian professional ice hockey player known for his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Belarusian national team. He participated in multiple Winter Olympics and World Championships, showcasing his skills on an international level. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching roles, including assistant coach for Salavat Yulaev Ufa and head coach for the Belarusian national team.
Konstantin Koltsov was born on April 17, 1981.
Konstantin Koltsov began his professional hockey career in 1997, playing for Junactva Minsk.
In 1999, Koltsov was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft.
In 2002, Koltsov played for the Belarusian national team at the Winter Olympics.
Konstantin Koltsov played for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL during the 2002-2003 season.
In 2003, Koltsov started playing full-time for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL.
During the 2004-2005 NHL lockout, Koltsov played for Spartak Moscow.
Koltsov became an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2006.
In August 2006, Koltsov signed with Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the Russian Super League.
Koltsov played his last NHL season in 2006.
Koltsov was part of the Salavat Yulaev Ufa team that won the RSL championship in 2007.
Salavat Yulaev Ufa became the last RSL champions before the league was absorbed into the KHL in 2008.
In 2010, Koltsov again represented Belarus at the Winter Olympics and won the Gagarin Cup with Salavat Yulaev Ufa.
Koltsov and Salavat Yulaev Ufa won the Gagarin Cup in 2010.
Konstantin Koltsov retired from professional hockey on November 27, 2016, after 18 seasons.
Konstantin Koltsov and his wife Julia divorced in 2020.
Konstantin Koltsov began publicly dating Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka in June 2021.
Konstantin Koltsov passed away on March 18, 2024.
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