Career
He was the final player selected in the 1987 National Hockey League Entry Draft, going in the twelfth round, 252nd overall, to the Edmonton Oilers, and went on to play four National Hockey League games with that team Additionally, Vyazmikin played extensively in Europe and North American minor leagues. Vyazmikin was born in Moscow, Soviet Union, and represented the Soviet Union twice internationally, at the 1984 and 1986 World Junior Championships.
Vyazmikin died on October 30, 2009 after a long battle with an illness.
He was 43 years old.