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Denis Denisov

Denis Denisov
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Born (1981-12-31) December 31, 1981 (age 35)
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
Metallurg Magnitogorsk
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 1997–present
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Ice hockey
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2014 Minsk
Gold medal – first place 2012 Stockholm
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Innsbruck
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2000 Skellefteå

Denis Valeryevich Denisov (Russian: Денис Валерьевич Денисов; born December 31, 1981) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently 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.

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.

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

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.


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