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 (age 43) 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
	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

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		9	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	CSKA Moscow	RSL		7	0	0	0	4		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	CSKA Moscow	RUS.2		27	0	5	5	10		—	—	—	—	—
1999–2000	CSKA Moscow	RUS.2		40	1	8	9	22		—	—	—	—	—
1999–2000	CSKA–2 Moscow	RUS.3		4	1	1	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	CSKA Moscow	RUS.2		32	0	3	3	20		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	CSKA–2 Moscow	RUS.3		3	0	1	1	26		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Krylia Sovetov Moscow	RSL		46	3	4	7	37		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Krylia Sovetov–2 Moscow	RUS.3		3	0	1	1	18		—	—	—	—	—
2002–03	Salavat Yulaev Ufa	RSL		50	2	8	10	12		3	0	1	1	0
2002–03	Salavat Yulaev–2 Ufa	RUS.3		2	0	0	0	4		—	—	—	—	—
2003–04	Ak Bars Kazan	RSL		51	4	11	15	34		7	0	0	0	4
2004–05	Ak Bars Kazan	RSL		57	4	7	11	30		4	0	0	0	2
2005–06	Ak Bars Kazan	RSL		22	0	2	2	51		2	0	0	0	4
2006–07	Avangard Omsk	RSL		52	2	10	12	32		11	1	2	3	16
2007–08	Avangard Omsk	RSL		51	7	12	19	34		4	0	2	2	4
2008–09	Dynamo Moscow	KHL		56	7	15	22	95		10	2	2	4	10
2009–10	Dynamo Moscow	KHL		54	8	12	20	69		4	1	0	1	4
2010–11	SKA St. Petersburg	KHL		48	4	12	16	42		11	3	2	5	8
2011–12	SKA St. Petersburg	KHL		42	7	16	23	66		14	0	1	1	34
2012–13	CSKA Moscow	KHL		50	6	8	14	25		9	0	1	1	6
2013–14	CSKA Moscow	KHL		44	5	6	11	22		4	0	0	0	2
2014–15	CSKA Moscow	KHL		55	3	22	25	40		16	1	3	4	16
2015–16	CSKA Moscow	KHL		45	3	16	19	46		19	2	5	7	25
2016–17	CSKA Moscow	KHL		50	7	18	25	44		9	0	0	0	4
2017–18	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	KHL		46	0	8	8	12		11	0	2	2	4
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			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