Aleksandr Kozhevnikov began his hockey career in 1975 with Dizelist Penza and in 1977 joined Spartak Moskva, playing there until 1986. From 1986-89 Kozhevnikov played with Krylya Sovetov Moskva and then spent couple of years playing abroad, before finishing his career in 1995-97, again with Krylya Sovetov. Kozhevnikov never won a Soviet title, but won four silvers (1981-1983) and four bronzes (1979-80, 1986, 1989) at the Soviet Championships. He was also the leading goalscorer at the 1982 Soviet Championships with 43 goals. Internationally besides his two Olympic golds, Kozhevnikov was a World and European Champion in 1982, and also won bronze at the 1984 Canada Cup.