Alexei Emelin

Alexei Emelin

Emelin with the Montreal Canadiens in January 2015
Born (1986-04-25) 25 April 1986
Tolyatti, Soviet Union
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Montreal Canadiens
Lada Togliatti
Ak Bars Kazan
National team  Russia
NHL Draft 84th overall, 2004
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2003–present

Alexei Valerievich Emelin (Russian: Алексей Валерьевич Емелин; born 25 April 1986) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Emelin was drafted by the Canadiens in the third round, 84th overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Emelin playing for Russia in 2011.

Emelin spent a large portion of his career with Lada Togliatti in the Russian Superleague (RSL) before signing with Ak Bars Kazan. He was also a member of Russia's under-18 and under-20 national squads, and has also become a regular member of the senior national team, skating for both in EuroTour and the World Championships.

In a Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) game in 2009, Emelin sustained a face injury during a fight with Alexander Svitov; an orbital bone shattered and had to be rebuilt with metal plate. He has tried to avoid getting into fights ever since the incident.[1][2]

On 17 May 2011, the Emelin signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens for the 2011–12 season.[3] He played his first regular season NHL game on 9 October 2011, in a 5–1 victory against the Winnipeg Jets. In addition, he scored his first regular season NHL point, an assist, on 6 December 2011, in a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. On 25 January 2012, he scored his first NHL goal against the Detroit Red Wings.

Emelin with the Montreal Canadiens in 2012.

On 30 June 2012, Emelin signed a two-year extension up until the end of the 2013–14 season.[4]

During the lockout shortened 2012–13 season, Emelin established himself as a key member of the Canadiens' defensive core, often playing with fellow countryman Andrei Markov.[5] He scored three goals and 12 points in 38 games for the Canadiens and finished with a plus-minus rating of +2. His season, however, was derailed by an injury during a game against the Boston Bruins on 6 April 2013, when Emelin collided with Bruins forward Milan Lucic, falling awkwardly and tearing a ligament in his left knee.[6] As a result, Emelin missed the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs. On 31 October 2013, he signed a four-year contract extension with Montreal, lasting through the 2017–18 season.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2003–04 CSK VVS Samara RUS-2 53 2 4 6 198 — — — — —
2004–05 Lada Togliatti RSL 12 0 1 1 24 2 0 0 0 2
2005–06 Lada Togliatti RSL 44 6 6 12 131 6 0 1 1 47
2006–07 Lada Togliatti RSL 43 2 5 7 74 3 0 0 0 4
2007–08 Ak Bars Kazan RSL 56 0 4 4 123 10 0 1 1 10
2008–09 Ak Bars Kazan KHL 51 0 3 3 58 7 1 0 1 10
2009–10 Ak Bars Kazan KHL 46 1 6 7 50 22 5 8 13 24
2010–11 Ak Bars Kazan KHL 52 11 15 26 117 9 0 0 0 4
2011–12 Montreal Canadiens NHL 67 3 4 7 30 — — — — —
2012–13 Ak Bars Kazan KHL 24 2 7 9 40 — — — — —
2012–13 Montreal Canadiens NHL 38 3 9 12 33 — — — — —
2013–14 Montreal Canadiens NHL 59 3 14 17 59 15 0 2 2 4
2014–15 Montreal Canadiens NHL 68 3 11 14 59 12 0 2 2 10
NHL totals 232 12 38 50 181 27 0 4 4 14

International

Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2004 Russia WJC18 1st 6 0 0 0 10
2005 Russia WJC 2nd 6 1 0 1 8
2006 Russia WJC 2nd 6 2 5 7 39
2007 Russia WC 3rd 9 1 2 3 6
2010 Russia WC 2nd 9 1 1 2 33
2011 Russia WC 4th 9 0 0 0 29
2012 Russia WC 1st 9 2 2 4 4
2014 Russia OG 5th 5 0 0 0 8
Junior totals 18 3 5 8 57
Senior totals 41 4 5 9 80

References

  1. ↑ "Emelin the Canadiens’ mystery man". Montreal Gazette. 2013-02-27. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
  2. ↑ "Lightning's Ryan Malone on attacking Habs' Emelin: "It's not old school hockey, it's pretty much hockey"". Tampa Bay Times. 2012-02-28. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
  3. ↑ "Canadiens sign Emelin to a one-year contract". Montreal Canadiens. 2011-05-17. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
  4. ↑ "Habs ink Alexei Emelin to a 2-year deal". Montreal Canadiens. 2012-06-30. Retrieved 2012-06-30.
  5. ↑ "Canadiens v Rangers: No changes to defense pairings". habseyesontheprize.com. 2013-04-28. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
  6. ↑ "Canadiens lose Emelin for season to knee injury". National Hockey League. 2013-04-06. Retrieved 2013-04-06.

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