Vasily Vladimirovich Koshechkin (; born 27 March 1983) is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays for Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Kontinental Hockey League. Playing career Koshechkin started his professional hockey career as the backup goaltender of Lada Togliatti, RSL. He took over as number-one goaltender in 2005–06 season, playing 41 out of 51 regular season games. With 3 goals against and 1 shutout in 3 games, he also actively contributed into the latest international achievement of his team, 2005–06 Continental Cup win. He had spent three seasons in Severstal Cherepovets before he moved to Metallurg Magnitogorsk. Although Koshechkin was drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, Koshechkin has never left the KHL in his career. International play During the 2006–07 season, Koshechkin was invited to represent the Russian national team. Koshechkin was named a reserve player for the 2010 Winter Olympics, though he didn't play in the tournament. He was next invited to the 2010 IIHF World Championship. He was a member of the Olympic Athletes from Russia team at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Career statistics Regular season International References External links 1983 births Living people Sportspeople from Tolyatti Ak Bars Kazan players HC Lada Togliatti players Metallurg Magnitogorsk players Severstal Cherepovets players Russian ice hockey goaltenders Tampa Bay Lightning draft picks Ice hockey players at the 2018 Winter Olympics Olympic ice hockey players of Russia Medalists at the 2018 Winter Olympics Olympic medalists in ice hockey Olympic gold medalists for Olympic Athletes from Russia