Vladimir Putin marks 63rd birthday with ice hockey match

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ANI Washington DC
Last Updated : Oct 08 2015 | 12:22 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated his 63rd birthday by playing a ice hockey match with NHL stars.

The 63-year-old president scored seven goals as his team, which included NHL legends Vyacheslav Fetisov and Pavel Bure, won the game 15-10, TMZ reports.

The opposing team included Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu as well as Putin's close pals' tycoons Gennady Timchenko and Arkady Rotenberg.

Putin was rewarded with a trophy for his team's win at the end of the game and a medal for his contribution to hockey in Russia.

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First Published: Oct 08 2015 | 12:14 PM IST

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