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thanky ou to samee, mpc, and Finn Kruger for their quotes.

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Aleksandr aleksandrov

Russian Born Aleksandr Aleksandrov comes from the shivering city of Novokuznetsk, all the way to North America, in search of hope. Below is his harrowing tale, spanning 8,861 km (and some loose change) from Novokuznetsk to Ottawa.

What happens when you have a brick wall, not just any brick wall, an agile brick wall.

The whole story of Aleksandr Aleksandrov began in 1999, March 11th, in Novokuznetsk, where he was born into a poor working family. Aleksandrov didn't necessarily have the best life growing up. His family's poor financial situation caused them to share an apartment with several other relatives in Penza. Aleks trekked on, accompanied by the warmth of the single water heater in his home, and the warmth of his family.

Even though Aleksandrov showed promise as a young goaltender, his life was not a walk in the park. Unfortunately for him, his problems simply could not be contained in his personal life, and spilled over to the hockey rink, where he had troubles impressing new coaches at camps.

Because of this, Aleks, only 16 at the time, switched over to Football, making a drastic change. Playing a couple matches with the "Penza Elite" Soccer team as a backup goaltender, he saw little play. With what play he was given, it was often mottled with poor coverage of the net, and the inability to make himself look larger, a problem which he admits, still haunts him today, despite his lumbering 6'4" size.

Aleks could sense the coaches doubts in him, so he once again made the change, after hearing that the starting and back-up goaltender moved on to another city's Hockey team, Aleks once again made the plunge to Hockey.

This time, his performances made him a candidate for the Russian Penza Hockey team, who were at the time, in a neighbouring city for a tournament. Aleks was ranked at third in the goalie category for the team. Once again, the backup goaltender dropped out of the race.

Aleks soon found himself riding the pine for the Penza Mens Elite.

It's hard to imagine, that a benchwarmer for a poor Russian city would soon enter the SMJHL draft, and then move onto the SHL. A goaltender that had been completely unknown to the Russian public.

“But that's the way it happened,” he remarks.

“Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Saint Petersburg, All dismissed me. I did not even try to tryout for Moscow. I knew I wouldn’t get in. Wasn’t too confident, looking back. Sometimes I still wonder what would’ve happened if I went there. A reality check, maybe.”

Saint Petersburg, for example, called Aleksandrov “Inconsistent.” Yekaterinburg called the 6’4” giant, “Small in the net.”

Coaches and fans barely paid any attention to him during the build up to the Mezdhu Russia Super Liga, the Russian equivalent of a City vs City tourney, but by the time the MRSL was over, he was no longer unknown to the Russians, coaches and fans alike.

As a mere 17 year old, Aleks turned away Russia’s top young scorers, boasting a 1.64 GAA throughout the Russian nationals. Penza went on to win the cup that year, the first time in decades. Aleks went on to win the MVP award for the tournament, a medallion that he takes with him to every game he goes.

“Inspiration.” He says.

An inspiring story for a 17 year old in Russia. To be frank, these stories are to be expected out of other hockey hotbeds such as Canada, Sweden, or even the US.

And now, as the new prospect sits in front of me, cameras just past my right shoulder, another to the left of Aleks, each with their own light, I’m here, with the expectation of my Channel Executives to get some story out of this kid that’ll boost the ratings through the roof. The kid isn’t making eye contact, opting to look at the worn tile on the ground instead. My makeup artist is done covering whatever it was that didn't need to be seen.

“We’re rolling on one. 3… 2…”

“Hello, I’m Micheal Landsberg, and I’m here with Russian goaltender Prospect Aleksandr Aleksandrov. How are ya doin Aleks?”

“Good,”

A short response. Oh well.

“So Aleks, you’ve recently made your way here after getting the call from the SMJHL, how was the ride?” I asked, fishing for a larger response.

“Bad,” he states.

“Oh?” Oh, for goodness sakes.

“Yes, 8000KM plane ride. Planes are not good in Russia.” he says.


“Are your pads okay? Surely after your performance in the MRSL, they must be at least worn!” I end that with a slight laugh and warm smile.

“League has provided me new equipment. It is hard to come by in Penza.”

“Aleks, let’s start with your first steps. Why did you become a goalie?”

“I grew up watching old Vladislav Tretiak tapes. He was my childhood idol. I found the goalie pads in the trash, I thought it would be a good opportunity. I have no idea why anyone would throw them out.”

“And then you played for Penza’s Hockey team, and then their Soccer team, and then their Hockey team again?”

“I was not a confident kid growing up. I just wanted to go somewhere. I took every opportunity I had. I think being a goalie for soccer, even just for a small bit helped me.”

“And then when you went back you found out that the two goalies ahead of you left.”

“It was luck that the goalies ahead of me dropped out. In all honesty, most of my career is luck. I still think those two beat me out on almost every aspect. ”

“You talk about Vladislav Tretiak a whole lot. Are you looking to repeat his path?”

“Repeat his path? Why? Everyone has their own path, you know. I am building my own path right now. When draft closes in, my path will continue. It was sad to leave my family at Penza, but it is what was needed to further my path. They themselves told me that.”

“What happened after you left Penza?”

“I felt lost, but only temporarily. I have only been here for a few days but it feels as though I’ve been here forever. The other draft members I’ve met, Gord Mckenzie, Rob Phelps, Louie Garett, they have helped me so much that I feel like I am with a second family.” he says. “It is like we all have a connection built by hockey.”

Bingo.

“It hasn’t been very long since a Russian tendie has made it into the SHL, or even the SMJHL. Are you trying to change that?”

“I guess so. I have only been contacted by one team so far. I even have some rivals so far, Carrick Murray was his name. He was signed with Montreal but he will be in our draft class. I think he has a better chance than me.”

“Must be hard to be a new Russian Goaltender. Everyone remembers Mike Harter, after all. Do you think this will make it harder for you to gain a foothold?”

“I think this will be as hard as any team. People love Mike Harter. That is obvious. But that is also the past. Time keeps going, and when the door eventually closes on Mike Harter, I will be there to open it for myself. I’ve been told by Russian IIHF Management that eventually I’ll be backstop.”

“So to be clear, Mike Harter wasn’t your idol.”

“Well, I did not have many idols growing up. Besides, Tretiak is every young Russian hockey players idol.”

“Speaking of young players, you train quite a bit to avoid losing that flexibility, right?”

“Yes. Don't bother asking me on what I do. Every goalie has their own balance.”

“Alright, so what advice would you give to goalies who are just getting into hockey, or goalies who are aspiring to get into the big leagues?”

“This is a very hard question to answer. Unlike your normal defenseman and forward, you do not have set training things that will almost always work. Each goalie has their own thing. I think the only surefire thing you can do is to keep working at yourself. Become better physically, mentally.”

“So is hockey a fun thing for you?”

“It’s not just a ‘fun thing,’ I want to go forward. I want to succeed and be better than most. That’s how I am. I’ve spent more than enough time being stuck in one spot, and I’m tired of it. I want to go into the SMJHL, then the SHL, and then look back and know that I made the right decisions. You know, the majority of my life, my family told me I should just become an electrician. That it’s too hard, and not just my Mom and Dad, it was my Uncle, my Aunt, my Grandpa. Everyone. I want to know that it was worth ignoring them.”

“So overall, you’ve got quite the Robin Hood, Underdog type story going for you here. How will you carry that throughout your career?”

“Hopefully I don’t have to carry it anywhere. I want to leave that behind. Frankly, I think it was all luck that I’m here now, but there's not much I can do about it now.”

“Have any scouts contacted you so far?”

“Some scouts have contacted me. I didn’t know about the overflow of goaltenders in the league right now, so I was actually saddened by the lack of interest in me. And even then, there are two other goaltenders in the draft class right now. I honestly don’t know where I will end up and it actually makes me unsettled. I’m warming up to cold Halifax.

As of late, Aleks has made some headlines, soaking in the spotlight from all over:

“There hasn't been a person in net to be advertised yet, and coming out of Russia is Aleksandrov. Between the pipes, Alek has impressed the Russian national team, looking for someone to take over for Mark Harter and stock the goalie pool. His hybrid stance has scouts looking for some sort of commitment, and his 155 TPE build gives plenty of potential for success:

A lack of size does hurt the surprisingly tall and small Alek, so he will need to improve his athletic abilities to make sure he covers all the corners in the net and the ever-crucial 5-hole, a weak spot of taller hybrid goalies. Alek won't be left fishing pucks out of his net after his rookie season, and any SMJHL team knows that a 350 TPE build goalie can stay as the backbone of 4-Star Cup teams for years to come:

Alek's ability to find the puck will be invaluable to any team looking to make it big in their league, and with his hybrid style, players won't know where his weakness is. Rebounds are something every goalie needs to work on, and if Alek keeps his loose saves wrangled, he may be a McBride candidate in his future. This type of agile goalie would be perfect for any developing team. “
-mpc

“Aleksandr Aleksandrov? That's the guy you wanna talk about? Like, shouldn't everyone already know about this young stud? Well, I'm surprised many don't. Aleksandrov is an absolute stud in the net, he was a top tier goalie in Russia. Kids got skill. Aleksandrov has a flashy, fancy glove, man this kids athletic. Kids, if you ever get far enough to be in the SMJHL, and got a wide open net, shoot that puck as hard as you can. Aleksandrov is very athletic, he can get across the net in seconds, and send the sharpshooters into shock. Great reaction time, agility and everything. Take a hard shot at the pad? The kid will swallow that puck up 99% of the time. Only concern that teams really should have about this kid when they draft him, he's not the tallest goalie in the world, his size could really let him down, but only when he's not at the top of his game, which is never.”

-Samee

"Aleksandr Aleksandrov. What the hell else can I say about this kid that everyone else hasn’t already said? He was a stud in the net in Russia, he’s going to be a stud in the net for whatever team picks him up. He’s quiet in the net, right, his positioning is outstanding. He’s the type of guy that you’re going to have to work hard to beat. When this kid flashes the leather--and he’s going to do it often--he’s going to make stops that freeze shooters in their tracks. Watching him play is a marvel. Night in and night out, this guy is proving that he’s going to be something special. In Juniors and in the SHL, make no mistake. If this kid in the SHL in two years, I’ll eat damn hat. Only thing I can think of against him is his size, but he takes that weakness and turns into a strength. Instead of relying on his size covering the net, he simply improved his positioning and it shows. Whoever drafts this kid is going to walk away with a surefire starter. No doubt in my mind."

-Finn Kruger



When asked about where he could play at the start of the 34th season, he only had this to say:

“I really have no idea.,” said the 6’4”, 18 year old. “I’m just going to walk in with an open mind, and hopefully try to make a good impression. I am starting to like Halifax, however.”

The Halifax Raiders, who are looking for a new goalie, seems like a bright future for the Russian prospect. Might as well go to a team that needs goalies, after all, and if their ending arc of the franchise looks promising, it’s all the better.”

“I think everyone takes those things into consideration when decisions are being made like this.” Said Aleks, who gave serious consideration of going to another year of college before entering.

“It becomes your job to compete against other people who are fighting for your position. Its a very large grind, but you just have to keep going.”

Nowadays, when Aleks is in a peculiar state of mind, he'll glide across the rink firing wrist shots after donning a track suit, doing whatever he wants.

Athleticism is a word that is seemingly overused, but after seeing the way he plays at the tender age of 18, it's the only word that could possibly come to mind.

So just what makes him so good?

Well, it surely helps to be 6 foot 4 inches, but beyond what could be gained in the genetic lottery, its his competitive spirit and need for perfection. Coming in to the draft, Aleks is being held as one of the deadliest goaltenders this year.

His ability to read the game from the crease, his above average hand speed, reaction time, rebound control, agility and endurance also probably do some magic for him as well.

Anyone who watches hockey at least once a year knows goalies can win games on their own.

Aleks does use a couple of specific strategies in order to gain an advantage over offensive players:

His ability to make movement in the crease look so easily and effortless compared to other rookies in his draft class is what scouts are pinning on him right now. He takes advantage of the strength using his entire foot and pushes just the right amount to get to where he needs to be, in order to have the least amount of movement needed for the next push. He does not move his arms an inch, rather he lets his core carry his energy while his legs rotate to dictate direction.

You can talk about his stick work, flashy glove, and leg work, but what really gives him an edge over the competition is his work ethic and passion for the game.

Taking all that into account, Aleksandr sure has a long headed, rewarding career ahead of him. He's young, soon to hit his prime, excels with pressure, how could you not pick Aleksandr?

As of late, Aleksandr is projected to go to goalie-hungry teams such as Colorado or Halifax in his junior season, however his exceptional growth may lead to a quick SHL draft with the current regression of goaltenders in the SHL. IT has been rumoured that Aleksandr may go in the second or third round of the entry draft, yet some scouts say he may be gone in the top 10.

Aleksandr doesn't let the pressure get to him, he steps up for the pressure.

So, general managers, if you could pick one goaltender to build your franchise around this draft class, who would it be?


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From left to right, Nick, Jake, Nathaniel, and Derik

“We’ve gone over people like Louie Garrett, Robert Phelps, Gord McKenzie, and Kevin St Lauren, but we haven't gone over a goalie yet.” Jake says, “You've got Intars Barsou, Carrick Murray, but a specific person I’ve been keeping my eye on is Aleksandr Aleksandrov.”

“I watched him last night,” Derik replies, “ I was watching… the prospect game, by the way, all sorts of great talent there. Anyways, I was watching the prospect game and this guy played amazing. I feel like he’ll be a great fit in the SMJHL, and maybe in a few seasons, the SHL. Doesn’t like to keep his hands busy in the defensive zone. Real controlling of how he makes saves and his positioning.”

“I think he's trying to be more technically sound. Don’t get me wrong here, he’s learning, but from what I’ve seen, he doesn’t use his size as an advantage to cover the net.. He makes it look easy often, you don't see large strides in movement from him. I feel like he’s trying to emulate someone like Mike Harter.” Nathan adds.

“I think the kids amazing. He’s focused. He’s a hockey player. Not just in the way he plays, but in the way he acts. I’ve watched players come and go, and frankly, this kid sticks out past the rest.” says Nick, “He’s got the hands, he’s got the mind, he’s got the legs. Seems like a complete package to any team that picks him.”

Aleksandr Iskandrov || C || Hamilton Steelhawks || Vancouver Whalers || 806 TPE
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SMJHL Career Stats
S64: GP: 66 G: 6 A: 17 P: 23
S65: GP: 66 G: 11 A: 35 P: 46
S66: GP: 66 G: 37 A: 51 P: 88
S67: GP: 66 G: 35 A: 52 P: 87
TOTAL: GP: 264 G: 89 A: 155 P: 244
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SMJHL Playoff Stats
S64: GP: 12 G: 2 A: 4 P: 6
S65: GP: 4 G: 0 A: 2 P: 2
S66: GP: 11 G: 3 A: 8 P: 11
S67: GP: 5 G: 3 A: 2 P: 5
TOTAL: GP: 32 G: 8 A: 16 P: 24
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SMJHL Achievements
S67 Wollker Division Champion
S66 Jared Hanson Trophy (Regular Season Points Leader)
S66 Raymond Lindsay Trophy - Award Given to the Most Outstanding Player as Voted by the Players
S66 Ideen Fallah Trophy - Award Given to the Most Outstanding Player as Voted by the Awards Committee
S66 All Star Team
S67 All Star Team
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WJC stats
S64 ICE: GP: 12 G: 3 A: 4 P: 7
S65 RCL: GP: 12 G: 1 A: 3 P: 4
S66 RCL: GP: 12 G: 6 A: 3 P: 9
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IIHF stats
S67 RUS: GP: 12 G: 1 A: 0 P: 1
S68 JPN: GP: 12 G: 2 A: 1 P: 3
S69 JPN: GP: 12 G: 2 A: 3 P: 5
S70 JPN: GP: 12 G: 4 A: 1 P: 5
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IIHF Playoff stats
S67 RUS: GP: 3 G: 0 A: 0 P: 0
S69 JPN: GP: 1 G: 0 A: 1 P: 5
S70 JPN: GP: 3 G: 4 A: 1 P: 5
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IIHF Achievements
S70 JPN: Bronze Medal (General Manager and Player)
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SHL Statistics
S68 HAM: GP: 66 G: 23 A: 30 P: 53
S69 HAM: GP: 66 G: 20 A: 30 P: 50
S70 HAM: GP: 66 G: 35 A: 46 P: 81
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SHL Achievements


Enlightened Centrist || C || Colorado Raptors
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SMJHL Career Stats
S79: GP: 0 G: 0 A: 0 P: 0

Thanks for the shout out bud. Nice article!

Swedish Chef || RW || Montreal Patriotes || TPE: 700ish


Luc Blouin || RD || Philly Forge || Retired
Age: Old
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 225 lbs
Number: 42
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Career Stats:
S56 VAN(Jr) GP: 4 G: 0 A: 0 P: 0 +/-: +2 PIM: 0 HIT: 3
S57 DET(Jr) GP: 66 G: 6 A: 21 P: 27 +/-: -6 PIM: 28 HIT: 37
S58 DET(Jr) GP: 66 G: 6 A: 24 P: 30 +/-: +30 PIM: 30 HIT: 16
S59 DET(Jr) GP: 66 G: 8 A: 25 P: 33 +/-: +19 PIM: 18 HIT: 52
S60 DET/VAN(Jr) GP: 66 G: 9 A: 26 P: 35 +/-: +25 PIM: 14 HIT: 46
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Transactions:
S56: Signed as a Draftee Free Agent by the Vancouver Whalers
S57: Drafted 2nd Overall by the Detroit Falcons
S58: Drafted 1st Overall by the Tampa Bay Barracuda
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Awards:
S56: Four Star Cup (Vancouver Whalers)
S57: WJC Silver Metal (Team Sweden)
S59: Zach Miller Trophy (Most Dedicated SMJHL)
S59: Alexis Metzler Trophy (Best Defensive Defenseman SMJHL)
S59: WJC Bronze Medal (Team World)


Robert Phelps || C || Hamilton Steelhawks || Retired
Age: Old
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 210 lbs
Number: 52
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Career Stats:
S34 VAN(SMJHL) GP: 50 G: 10 A: 22 P: 32 +/-: -17 PIM: 29 HIT: 63
S35 VAN(SMJHL) GP: 50 G: 11 A: 28 P: 39 +/-: 20 PIM: 39 HIT: 76
S36 VAN(SMJHL) GP: 50 G: 11 A: 26 P: 37 +/-: -3 PIM: 59 HIT: 85
S37 HAM GP: 50 G: 18 A: 26 P: 44 +/-: -7 PIM: 29 HIT: 36
S38 HAM GP: 50 G: 14 A: 30 P: 44 +/-: 7 PIM: 0 HIT: 17
S39 HAM GP: 50 G: 18 A: 27 P: 45 +/-: 16 PIM: 40 HIT: 27
S40 HAM GP: 50 G: 10 A: 33 P: 43 +/-: 9 PIM: 10 HIT: 49
S41 HAM GP: 50 G: 22 A: 36 P: 58 +/-: 15 PIM: 19 HIT: 62
S42 HAM GP: 50 G: 14 A: 28 P: 42 +/-: 8 PIM: 34 HIT: 100
S43 HAM GP: 50 G: 23 A: 29 P: 52 +/-: 3 PIM: 50 HIT: 96
S44 HAM GP: 50 G: 16 A: 30 P: 46 +/-: -7 PIM: 14 HIT: 73
S45 HAM GP: 50 G: 21 A: 27 P: 48 +/-: 5 PIM: 24 HIT: 140
S46 HAM GP: 50 G: 21 A: 32 P: 53 +/-: 16 PIM: 33 HIT: 159
S47 HAM GP: 50 G: 23 A: 21 P: 44 +/-: 2 PIM: 30 HIT: 114
S48 HAM GP: 50 G: 18 A: 27 P: 45 +/-: -7 PIM: 34 HIT: 159
S49 HAM GP: 50 G: 19 A: 32 P: 51 +/-: -2 PIM: 53 HIT: 155
S50 HAM GP: 50 G: 20 A: 35 P: 55 +/-: 10 PIM: 14 HIT: 88
S51 HAM GP: 50 G: 23 A: 37 P: 60 +/-: 13 PIM: 50 HIT: 86
S52 HAM GP: 50 G: 17 A: 32 P: 49 +/-: 18 PIM: 27 HIT: 56
S53 HAM GP: 50 G: 25 A: 37 P: 62 +/-: 37 PIM: 26 HIT: 47
S54 HAM GP: 50 G: 33 A: 32 P: 65 +/-: 35 PIM: 12 HIT: 60
S55 HAM GP: 50 G: 22 A: 21 P: 43 +/-: 25 PIM: 31 HIT: 26
S56 HAM GP: 50 G: 14 A: 25 P: 39 +/-: 35 PIM: 4 HIT: 36
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Transactions:
S34: Drafted 1st in the SMJHL Draft by Vancouver Whalers
S34: Awarded the position of Alternate Captain for VAN
S35: Drafted 1st in the SHL Draft by Hamilton Steelhawks
S38: Awarded the position of Alternate Captain for HAM
S39: Awarded the position of Captain for HAM
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Awards:
S34: Zach Milller Trophy (Most Dedicated SMJHL)
S35: Four Star Cup (Vancouver Whalers)
S35: Occasus Trophy (Vancouver Whalers)
S36: Four Star Cup (Vancouver Whalers)
S36: Laurifer Trophy (Vancouver Whalers)
S36: Occasus Trophy (Vancouver Whalers)
S37: Ryan Jesster Trophy (SHL Rookie of the Year)
S37: Rookie Team All-Star
S38: IIHF Bronze Medal (Team Canada)
S39: President's Trophy (Hamilton Steelhawks)
S39: IIHF Gold Medal (Team Canada)
S41: Damien Littleton Award (Most Dedicated SHL)
S42: President's Trophy (Hamilton Steelhawks)
S42: IIHF Silver Medal (Team Canada)
S50: IIHF Bronze Medal (Team Canada)
S50: 2nd Team All-Star
S51: 2nd Team All-Star
S51: Matthias Chouinard Trophy (Hamilton Steelhawks)
S51: Challenge Cup Champion (Hamilton Steelhawks)
S53: 2nd Team All-Star
S53: Matthias Chouinard Trophy (Hamilton Steelhawks)
S53: Challenge Cup Champion (Hamilton Steelhawks)
S54: Matthias Chouinard Trophy (Hamilton Steelhawks)
S54: IIHF Gold Medal (Team Canada)
S54: 3rd Team All-Star


Teddy Phelps || Former GM || Hamilton / Vancouver / Canada
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Transactions:
S35: Hired as Adviser for the Vancouver Whalers
S35: Hired as Federation Head of Team Canada
S36: Hired as Co-GM of the Vancouver Whalers
S37: Hired as GM of the Vancouver Whalers
S40: Stepped down as Head of Team Canada
S42: Stepped down as GM of the Vancouver Whalers
S42: Hired as GM of the Hamilton Steelhawks
S45: Stepped down as GM of the Hamilton Steelhawks
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Awards:
S35: Four Star Cup (Vancouver Whalers)
S35: Occasus Trophy (Vancouver Whalers)
S36: Four Star Cup (Vancouver Whalers)
S36: Laurifer Trophy (Vancouver Whalers)
S36: Occasus Trophy (Vancouver Whalers)
S36: Bronze Medal (Team Canada)
S38: Bronze Medal (Team Canada)
S39: Gold Medal (Team Canada)
S39: Occasus Trophy (Vancouver Whalers)
S41: Laurifer Trophy (Vancouver Whalers)
S41: Mathias Chouinard Award (Top SMJHL GM)
S42: Lance Uppercut Award (Top SHL GM)

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I hope you end up being drafted by the team you want.

We're happy to have you on the national team

Elena Maximova | Defense | Los Angeles Panthers
Birthplace: Odessa, Ukraine
Number: 64
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S78: Won Challenge Cup with the Los Angeles Panthers
S76: Traded to the Los Angeles Panthers
S72: Won Four Star Cup with the St. Louis Scarecrows
S72: Traded to the St. Louis Scarecrows
S70: Drafted 3rd overall by the Minnesota Monarchs
S69: Won Quilha Agante Trophy (best SMJHL dman)
S69: Won Four Star Cup with the Québec City Citadelles
S69: Named ass-captain of the Québec City Citadelles
S69: Drafted 3rd overall by the Québec City Citadelles


Jasper Maximov | Defense | New Orleans Specters | Retired
Birthplace: Odessa, Ukraine
Number: 13
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S68: Won gold medal with Sweden
S66: Signed with the New Orleans Specters
S61: Traded to the Baltimore Platoon
S58: Won Four Star Cup with the Québec City Citadelles
S57: Won silver WJC medal with Sweden
S56: Drafted 9th overall by the Winnipeg Jets
S55: Named captain of the Québec City Citadelles
S55: Drafted 20th overall by the Québec City Citadelles


Мариа Максимова | Defense | West Kendall Platoon | Retired
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Number: 9
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Transactions/Achievements:
S38: Won gold medal with Russia
S37: Named alternate captain for the West Kendall Platoon
S32: Won bronze medal with Russia
S28: Won silver medal with Russia
S26: Named to the All-Rookie team
S26: Won gold medal with Russia
S26: Named captain of Russia
S25: Won Four Star Cup with the Kelowna Knights
S25: Won SMJHL Prospects Showcase as co-GM of the Outlaws (/w Lord Pretty Flacko)
S25: Drafted 4th overall by the West Kendall Platoon
S24: Named alternate captain for the Kelowna Knights
S24: Drafted 10th overall by the Kelowna Knights

ready to be marked

Aleksandr Iskandrov || C || Hamilton Steelhawks || Vancouver Whalers || 806 TPE
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SMJHL Career Stats
S64: GP: 66 G: 6 A: 17 P: 23
S65: GP: 66 G: 11 A: 35 P: 46
S66: GP: 66 G: 37 A: 51 P: 88
S67: GP: 66 G: 35 A: 52 P: 87
TOTAL: GP: 264 G: 89 A: 155 P: 244
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SMJHL Playoff Stats
S64: GP: 12 G: 2 A: 4 P: 6
S65: GP: 4 G: 0 A: 2 P: 2
S66: GP: 11 G: 3 A: 8 P: 11
S67: GP: 5 G: 3 A: 2 P: 5
TOTAL: GP: 32 G: 8 A: 16 P: 24
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SMJHL Achievements
S67 Wollker Division Champion
S66 Jared Hanson Trophy (Regular Season Points Leader)
S66 Raymond Lindsay Trophy - Award Given to the Most Outstanding Player as Voted by the Players
S66 Ideen Fallah Trophy - Award Given to the Most Outstanding Player as Voted by the Awards Committee
S66 All Star Team
S67 All Star Team
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WJC stats
S64 ICE: GP: 12 G: 3 A: 4 P: 7
S65 RCL: GP: 12 G: 1 A: 3 P: 4
S66 RCL: GP: 12 G: 6 A: 3 P: 9
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IIHF stats
S67 RUS: GP: 12 G: 1 A: 0 P: 1
S68 JPN: GP: 12 G: 2 A: 1 P: 3
S69 JPN: GP: 12 G: 2 A: 3 P: 5
S70 JPN: GP: 12 G: 4 A: 1 P: 5
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IIHF Playoff stats
S67 RUS: GP: 3 G: 0 A: 0 P: 0
S69 JPN: GP: 1 G: 0 A: 1 P: 5
S70 JPN: GP: 3 G: 4 A: 1 P: 5
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IIHF Achievements
S70 JPN: Bronze Medal (General Manager and Player)
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SHL Statistics
S68 HAM: GP: 66 G: 23 A: 30 P: 53
S69 HAM: GP: 66 G: 20 A: 30 P: 50
S70 HAM: GP: 66 G: 35 A: 46 P: 81
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SHL Achievements


Enlightened Centrist || C || Colorado Raptors
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SMJHL Career Stats
S79: GP: 0 G: 0 A: 0 P: 0