Denis Denisov

Denis Valeryevich Denisov (Russian: Денис Валерьевич Денисов; born December 31, 1981) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played under contract with Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected by Buffalo Sabres in the 5th round (149th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.

Denis Denisov
Born (1981-12-31) December 31, 1981
Kharkiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
KHL team
Former teams		 Free Agent
CSKA Moscow
Krylia Sovetov Moscow
Salavat Yulaev Ufa
Ak Bars Kazan
Avangard Omsk
HC Dynamo Moscow
SKA St. Petersburg
Metallurg Magnitogorsk
National team  Russia
NHL Draft 149th overall, 2000
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 1997–present

Early life

Denisov was born into a military family, stationed in Kharkiv at the time of his birth. The family later moved to Tver, and he began playing hockey at the age of 9.[1]

Playing career

He formerly played as Captain for HC CSKA Moscow from 2012–13 to the 2016–17 season.[2] On May 1, 2017, Denisov opted to continue his KHL career with finalists, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, agreeing to a two-year contract.[3]

International play
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Ice hockey
World Championships
2014 Minsk
2012 Stockholm
2005 Innsbruck
World Junior Championships
2000 Skellefteå

Denisov was named to the Russia men's national ice hockey team for competition at the 2014 IIHF World Championship. Denisov played a good tournament producing in 10 games 0 goals and 1 assist.

Career statistics

International
Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
1999 Russia WJC18 6th 7 0 2 2 0
2000 Russia WJC 7 1 1 2 0
2001 Russia WJC 7th 7 1 2 3 2
2005 Russia WC 9 0 1 1 4
2012 Russia WC 10 2 1 3 2
2013 Russia WC 6th 8 1 1 2 4
2014 Russia WC 10 0 1 1 10
Junior totals 21 2 5 7 2
Senior totals 37 3 4 7 20

References
  1. "Денисов: "В хоккее, как и в жизни, надо биться до конца"". Dynamo.ru. Archived from the original on May 13, 2014. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
  2. "Denisov and Gimaev reinforce CSKA" (in Russian). HC CSKA Moscow. July 4, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
  3. "Jan Mursak in Torpedo and other transfers" (in Russian). Kontinental Hockey League. May 1, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
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