Artem Anisimov: sport achievements and biography

Anisimov Artem Alexeevich - Russian hockey player. Playing in an attack, is rightly considered one of the most talented forwards of his generation.

early years

He was born in May 1988 in Yaroslavl. Since childhood he was an active child. Parents understood that the energy must be channeled in the right direction, and the boy was given to the hockey school of the local "Locomotive". The most talented guys then fell into the main team. The young player stood out against the background of his other physical data. He could easily poke with those who were several years older. Coaches were confident that Anisimov could grow into an outstanding athlete, but this requires a lot of effort. The young man also understood this, and tried to put his best in training. He did not spare himself or his rivals. Very soon, hard work will bear fruit, and at the age of sixteen, Artem's debut in professional hockey will take place. He will hold several matches for the second team of "railwaymen", and will show himself from the best side. Season 2005-2006 Will start in the main team.

Basic career period

The debut year can hardly be carried to the asset by Artem Anisimov. The hockey player will take part in ten duels and give one assists. The coaching staff understood that he was still too young, and therefore they introduced him into the application for the next season, which in the end will be more successful. The athlete spends thirty-nine games, throws two goals and makes eight assists. Already at that time he was drawn to the ocean, and in 2007 he left Russia and moved abroad. The new team is Hartford Wolf Pack, which played in the second professional league of the United States. In the first season, Anisimov participates in seventy-four games and throws sixteen goals. The next year becomes even more successful. Artem Anisimov will record on his account thirty-seven goals and make forty-four assists. Right in the course of the season, he moves to the NHL, to the New York Rangers. In 2008-2009 Will have time to play only in one duel, and then will be purposefully preparing for the next season.

Championship 2009-2010. Becomes extremely successful for a Russian. Anisimov takes part in eighty-two games, throws twelve goals and makes sixteen assists. Season 2010-2011. Will be even more successful in terms of points scored. In total, forty-four scoring points were recorded in the asset.

2011-2012. Artem again conducts at the highest level and a year later leaves for the Continental Hockey League. In Russia, Artem Anisimov will play half a season for his native "Locomotive", but then again will fly over the ocean to "Columbus Blue Jackets". The most successful in the new team for him will be 2013-2014. He will play in eighty-one matches, will score twenty-two times in the goal-line of the opponent, and seventeen times will act as an assistant.

In 2015, goes to the "Chicago Blackhawks", where he performs until today.

Career in the national team

First came to the national team in 2006. It was the junior world championship. Russia took only the fifth place, and the forward scored three goals in six fights. In 2007 and 2008 he participated in the youth championships of the world. He became a silver and bronze medalist, respectively.

Already in 2010 I received a challenge to the first Russian national team. And then he became the owner of the second place in the international tournament, but at the Olympics in 2014 he won no awards. It is worth noting that in 2014 for the first time Artem Anisimov became world champion, but a year later the title could not be defended. The Russians stopped a step away from triumph.

Statistics striker looks like this: forty-two games, three goals and nine assists.

Personal life

According to clubmates, the hockey player is a good father and an exemplary family man. The wife of Artem Anisimov, who is called Ksenia, also speaks of his wife only in flattering tones. She repeatedly stated that this is exactly what a real man should be. Young people have two children: Hadrian's daughter and son Artemy.

Russian hockey player is the idol of many people. Such a love has been earned thanks to the fact that he always gives himself up on the court, and he does not regret either himself or the opponent. Forward can be set as an example to those who expect everything to be done on their own.