Tretiak

Tretiak is a surname of Slavic origin. It is derived from the word tretiy, meaning "third" in Russian, and is often connected with a designation for a third son or a third generation in a family. The name is found across Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other countries of the former Soviet Union, with variant transliterations including Tretyak and Tretiak.

Notable people with the surname include Vladislav Tretiak (born 1952), a former ice hockey goaltender for CSKA Moscow and the Soviet national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest goaltenders in the history of the sport and contributed to the Soviet Union's success in international competition, including world championships and Olympic tournaments. After retiring as a player, Tretiak pursued coaching, mentorship, and hockey administration.

The surname Tretiak may also appear in unrelated contexts, but it is primarily recognized as a family name in Slavic-speaking regions.