Arkhipov Denis Mikhailovich

Denis Arkhipov (genus. May 19, 1979, Kazan, Russia) - a professional hockey player, center forward. July 6, 2006, with the status of unrestricted free agent, signed a contract with 'Chicago Blackhawks'. In the 2007-08 season, played for Ak Bars, is now playing for the Moscow suburban Atlanta.
He started playing in Kazan. From 1996 to 2000, held for 'Ak Bars' championships in Russia 96 games with 34 points (22 +12). In 2000-01 he moved overseas. Spent 40 matches for 'Milvauki Admiral (AHL), 17 points (9 +8), and 40 game for the' Nashville '. From 2001-02, entrenched in the basic structure 'Predators'.

World champion among youth in the national team of Russia in 1999. In the seven matches of the tournament gave up five discs and made two transfers. He played for the main team Russia at the world championship in 2003 - 7 games, 2 goals, 1 transfer.

He made his debut in the NHL on Jan. 8, 2001 in a match against the 'Vancouver'. Threw his first goal two days later at the gates 'Edmonton'. During the 'Lock-out' in the NHL he played for "Ak Bars" (Kazan) - 17 points (9 +8) in 45 games. In the season 2005-06 and remained in Russia, signing a contract with the Moscow region 'Chemical'.