Valeri Bure

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Valeri Bure's career may not have been as decorated as his brother Pavel's, but he carved out a solid NHL tenure and represented his country on the world stage. His 1999–2000 season with the Calgary Flames was a personal highlight, as he led the team in scoring and earned an All-Star nod. That same year, he and Pavel set a record for most goals by brothers in a single season, a feat that stood for years. His Olympic medals, including a silver and a bronze, are among his proudest achievements.

AwardsValeri Bure won two Olympic medals with Team Russia: a silver in 1998 and a bronze in 2002. He also earned a bronze at the 1994 World Junior Championship. He was selected to the 2000 NHL All-Star Game and was a two-time WHL All-Star with the Spokane Chiefs.

Honours & Distinctions

First Russian player in WHL history

Western Hockey League·1991

Pioneered the path for Russian players in the WHL when he joined the Spokane Chiefs.

Sibling goal-scoring record

NHL·2000

Set record with brother Pavel for most combined goals by brothers in a single season (93).

Records & Feats

First Russian player in WHL history

Historic First·1991

Bure was the first Russian-born player to compete in the Western Hockey League, joining the Spokane Chiefs in 1991.

Most combined goals by brothers in a single NHL season (with Pavel Bure)

Record·2000

In 1999–2000, Valeri and Pavel Bure combined for 93 goals, setting an NHL record that stood until the Sedin twins surpassed it.