Valeri Bure's net worth: How much is the former ice hockey right winger worth right now?

Valeri Bure's net worth: How much is the former ice hockey right winger worth right now?

Helix Odhiambo
updated at September 10, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Valeri Bure is a retired Russian-American professional ice hockey athlete who spent ten seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Valeri Bure's net worth has grown through his career earnings and businesses. Read on to learn more about his life history, family, and everything you need to know about him.

Valeri Bure's nationality
Former NHL player Valeri Bure (R) with his wife Candace Cameron wave to NASCAR fans onstage during pre-race ceremonies before the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on 12 June 2022 in Sonoma, California. Photo: Chris Graythen
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Valeri earned millions during his career and is now enjoying the fruits of his hard work with his family. He is married to American actress and TV personality Candace Cameron Bure. The couple has invested in joint ventures and increased their net worth.

Valeri Bure's profile

Full name

Valeri Vladimirovich "Val" Bure

Birth date

13 June 1974

Age

49 (as of September 2023)

Birthplace

Moscow, Russia

Nationality

Russian-American

Religion

Christianity

Education

Chatsworth Charter High School

Height

1.80 m (5'11")

Weight

81.6 kg (180 lb)

Parents

Vladimir and Tatiana Bure

Brother

Pavel

Wife

Candance Cameron (1996-present)

Children

Natasha, Maksim, Lev

Profession

Retired ice hockey player, businessman

Net worth

$14 million

Social media

X (Twitter)

What is Valeri Bure's age?

The NHL legend is 49 years old as of September 20203. He was born on 13 June 1974 in Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union. His parents are Vladimir and Tatiana Bure. Valeri has an elder brother, Pavel, a former professional ice hockey player.

Valeri Bure's nationality

Valeri Bure's net worth in 2023
Valeri Bure (R) with his elder brother, Pavel Bure (L), during the NHL All-Star game against the North American team on 6 February 2000 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. The World All-Stars defeated the North American All-Stars 9-4. Photo: Dave Sandford
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Val is a Russian-American. His father originally came from Furna, Switzerland. Vladimir is a Russian swimming legend who won four Olympic medals. He moved to America with his two sons after partying ways with his wife.

Valeri's brother, Pavel, was born on 31 March 1971 in Moscow. Pavel played hockey as a right winger for several teams, including CSKA Moscow, Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers, and the New York Rangers. He won gold in the 1989 World Junior Championships and the World Championship in 1990.

What does Valeri Bure do for a living?

Bure family wines
Actors Dave Coulier (L), Candace Cameron Bure, NHL player Valeri Bure and actor Bob Saget (R) attend the release of Bure Family Wines at Campanile on 28 July 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Chris Weeks
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The former NHL right winger embarked on business after his retirement. He co-founded the Bure Family Wines alongside his wife, Candace Cameron. The winery business is in St. Helena, California, United States.

Who is Valeri Bure's wife?

Valeri married American actress and talk show panelist Candace Cameron. She is known for portraying DJ Tanner on Full House since she was 11. Candace was born on 6 April 1976 in Panorama City, California.

Valeri Bure's wife
Former NHL player Valeri Bure (R) is married to American actress Candace Cameron (R). The couple have been married for over two decades. Photo: Larry French, Mindy Small (modified by author)
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Cameron's mother, Barbara, was a manager, while her father, Robert, worked as a gym teacher. She has three siblings: Kirk, Bridgette, and Melissa. Kirk is also an actor and TV host. He starred in the popular '80s sitcom Growing Pains.

How did Candace Cameron meet Valeri Bure?

Candace met the NFL legend in 1994 at the 3rd Annual Rock 'N the Puck Celebrity Hockey Game. She attended the charity game alongside her Full House costars, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, and Lori Loughlin. Her castmates helped her meet Valeri, who gave her his shirt after the match. They began dating and later tied the knot two years later.

Cameron and Valeri Bure's wedding

The couple exchanged their wedding vows at a church in California on 22 June 1996. Candace was 20 years old, while Valeri was 22.

Valeri Bure's children

What does Valeri Bure do for a living?
Valeri Bure (L), followed by his son, Lev Valerievich, wife, Candace Cameron-Bure (C), son, Maksim Valerievich, and daughter, Natasha Valerievna, when attending the premiere of "Fuller House" at Pacific Theatres at The Grove on 16 February 2016 in LA, California. Photo: Frederick M. Brown
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Val and her wife have three kids. Their oldest child is Natasha Valerievna, born on 15 August 1998, followed by Lev Valerievich (20 February 2000) and Maksim "Maks" Valerievich (20 January 2002). Natasha is following in her mother's footsteps as an actress.

Valeri Bure's career

The father of three began his hockey career in Russia at a young age. He played for the CSKA Moscow in the Soviet Championship League before his family relocated to North America.

Spokane Chiefs

Val joined the Spokane Chiefs in the Western Hockey League (WHL), where he played his junior career, becoming the first Russian player in the league's history. He scored 49 goals in 53 games for the Chiefs in his first WHL season (1991-92).

Montreal Canadiens

Valeri Bure's career earnings
Valeri Bure enjoyed an excellent career as a right-winger in the NHL. He scored crucial goals and points for his teams. Photo: Eliot Schechter, Robert Laberge, Graig Abel (modified by author)
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Bure joined the Montreal Canadiens in the 2nd round, 9th pick (33rd overall) in the 1992 NHL Draft. He spent most of the 1994-95 season with Montreal's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Fredericton Canadiens. The former right winger left Montreal to join the Calgary Flames in 1998.

Calgary Flames

Val established himself as an outstanding offensive player with the Flames in the NHL. He scored 26 goals and 53 points in the 1998-99 season. His first hat trick came against the Edmonton Oilers.

Florida Panthers, St. Louis Blues, and Dallas Stars

The Russian hockey legend joined the Florida Panthers as a free agent in June 2001. He suffered a knee injury that hampered his career at Panthers. Val also played for the St. Louis Blues and Dallas Stars before retiring in 2005.

International career

Valeri Bure's house
Russia's Valerie Bure (L) skates with the puck against Finland during the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games. On the right is him celebrating his bronze medal on 23 February 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photo: George Frey, Donald Miralle (modified by author)
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Valeri represented his nation at the 1994 World Junior Championship and emerged as the leading scorer as his country won bronze. He debuted for the senior team in the 1994 World Championship and competed in two Olympic games for Russia. Bure won a silver medal in 1998 at Nagano and a bronze medal in 2002 at Salt Lake City.

Valeri Bure's career earnings

The NHL legend earned over $22.5 million in salary during his career. His highest earning season was 2003-2004, when the Florida Panthers paid him $3.1 million.

Valeri Bure's net worth in 2023

According to sources, the retired Russian ice hockey star has a net worth of $14 million. Val has invested in several properties and businesses.

Where does the Bure family live?

Valeri Bure's house
Candace Cameron and her husband, Valeri Bure, live in a lavish home in Malibu, California. Photo: @candacecbure (modified by author)
Source: Instagram

The family bought a home in Plantation, Florida, in September 2001 for $1.377 million and sold it in 2015 for $1.455 million. In 2012, Val and his spouse purchased a two-acre rural home in St. Helena, California. In 2015, they spent $2.355 million on their home in Malibu, California.

Candace and Valeri Bure's house in Malibu is a four-bedroom property on 2,564 square feet. The home has three bathrooms, a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen, and a living room.

Valeri Bure's cars

The NHL legend reportedly has a couple of cars, but details of the brands he owns remain unknown. His wife also drives luxurious vehicles.

Valeri's business ventures

Val ventured into the food and hospitality business with his wife after retiring. In 2007, he opened a restaurant in Florida called 'The Milk and Honey Cafe.' However, they closed it as they relocated to California, where they started a winery business.

Social media

The former Calgary Flames star is only active on Twitter, with 6.2k followers as of September 2023. His wife Candace has 5.6 million followers on Instagram and 3.7 million on Facebook. Cameron's X (Twitter) account has 605k followers.

Valeri Bure's net worth has grown thanks to his business ventures. His journey from a young boy to starring in the NHL and succeeding in entrepreneurship has inspired many people to work hard and have patience.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.