Denis Denisov

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
CSKA Moscow
Krylia Sovetov Moscow
Salavat Yulaev Ufa
Ak Bars Kazan
Avangard Omsk
HC Dynamo Moscow
SKA St. Petersburg
National team  Russia
NHL Draft 149th overall, 2000
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 1997present

Denis Valeryevich Denisov (Russian: Денис Валерьевич Денисов; born December 31, 1981) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing as Captain for HC CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).[1] He was selected by Buffalo Sabres in the 5th round (149th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.

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.[2]

International

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 2nd, silver medalist(s) 7 1 1 2 0
2001 Russia WJC 7th 7 1 2 3 2
2005 Russia WC 3rd, bronze medalist(s) 9 0 1 1 4
2012 Russia WC 1st, gold medalist(s) 10 2 1 3 2
2013 Russia WC 6th 8 1 1 2 4
2014 Russia WC 1st, gold medalist(s) 10 0 1 1 10
Junior totals 21 2 5 7 2
Senior totals 37 3 4 7 20

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