Denis Denisov

Denis Valeryevich Denisov (Russian: Денис Валерьевич Денисов; born December 31, 1981) is a Russian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in 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
Shot Left
Played for 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 1997–2018

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
Gold medal – first place2014 Minsk
Gold medal – first place2012 Stockholm
Bronze medal – third place2005 Innsbruck
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place2000 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

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1996–97 THK Tver RUS.3 90000 —————
1997–98 CSKA Moscow RSL 70004 —————
1998–99 CSKA Moscow RUS.2 2705510 —————
1999–2000 CSKA Moscow RUS.2 4018922 —————
1999–2000 CSKA–2 Moscow RUS.3 41120 —————
2000–01 CSKA Moscow RUS.2 3203320 —————
2000–01 CSKA–2 Moscow RUS.3 301126 —————
2001–02 Krylia Sovetov Moscow RSL 4634737 —————
2001–02 Krylia Sovetov–2 Moscow RUS.3 301118 —————
2002–03 Salavat Yulaev Ufa RSL 50281012 30110
2002–03 Salavat Yulaev–2 Ufa RUS.3 20004 —————
2003–04 Ak Bars Kazan RSL 514111534 70004
2004–05 Ak Bars Kazan RSL 57471130 40002
2005–06 Ak Bars Kazan RSL 2202251 20004
2006–07 Avangard Omsk RSL 522101232 1112316
2007–08 Avangard Omsk RSL 517121934 40224
2008–09 Dynamo Moscow KHL 567152295 1022410
2009–10 Dynamo Moscow KHL 548122069 41014
2010–11 SKA St. Petersburg KHL 484121642 113258
2011–12 SKA St. Petersburg KHL 427162366 1401134
2012–13 CSKA Moscow KHL 50681425 90116
2013–14 CSKA Moscow KHL 44561122 40002
2014–15 CSKA Moscow KHL 553222540 1613416
2015–16 CSKA Moscow KHL 453161946 1925725
2016–17 CSKA Moscow KHL 507182544 90004
2017–18 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 4608812 110224
RSL totals 336 22 54 76 234 59 4 7 11 44
KHL totals 490 50 133 183 461 107 9 16 25 113

International
Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
1999 Russia WJC18 6th 7 0 2 2 0
2000 Russia WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 1 1 2 0
2001 Russia WJC 7th 7 1 2 3 2
2005 Russia WC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 9 0 1 1 4
2012 Russia WC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 10 2 1 3 2
2013 Russia WC 6th 8 1 1 2 4
2014 Russia WC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 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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