Maxim Chudinov: SKA hockey defender

Talented Russian hockey players are born not only in Moscow. A striking example of this is the Maxim CHudinov, biography of which will be outlined below.

He grew up as a hockey player in Cherepovets "Severstal", has attracted the attention of overseas clubs, but remained in the KHL. As part of SKA St. Petersburg athlete was twice the Gagarin Cup, won the world championship, playing for the Russian team.

The game style

Maxim Chudinov - hockey player who knows how to hold on the line between a defensive and attacking style of play. He plays in the protection of childhood, but it is not lost in the opponent's goal area. Hardy, energetic defender demonstrates the high efficiency, being one of the best in the league in his role.

Maxim plays intelligently, constantly changing rhythm of their actions. opposing players are often confused by the unexpected techniques Chudinov. Usually aggressive and dominant, he occasionally makes tactical retreat, lulling the vigilance of the attackers. Getting the puck does not get lost and does not throw its closest partners, and trying to cross from verified aggravate the situation on the ground. Smart, intelligent game - this horse protector of Petersburg club.

Start a career

Born Maxim Chudinov in 1990 in Cherepovets. A small town known for great hockey team, which is to compete with the richest clubs in the country. As a result, it is hockey was the most popular sport in Cherepovets, Maxim and parents began to drive it on the ice rink at age six. Playing for a local children's team, he eventually caught the attention of tutors "Severstal". At the age of 16 years I began to go to the site in the Super League games. The first few years, he only occasionally used by trainers, getting little playing time. But the really crucial for him turned out to be the 2009/2010 season, when the athlete was one of the main links of the defense of "Severstal" and at the same time managed to collect fourteen points in 47 games.

have noticed promising defender in the NHL. In May 2010, the hockey player selected in the draft, "Boston Bruins" by 195 number. However, Maxim Chudinov judged that is ripe enough for the games in the NHL, and spending time in the farm club, playing in the lower leagues of the US, he would not.

The leader of the "Severstal"

In order not to lose one of its main stars of the ocean, the management Cherepovets club signed with Maxim lucrative contract for him in the summer of 2010, securing its leadership status in the team.

Chudinov met expectations bosses "Severstal" and went to a new stage of its development in the next level. Shooting guard became the real engine of the club, the team maintaining high speed throughout the entire game time. Still providing reliable game in defense, Maxim Chudinov very successful in maintaining their attackers by connecting agile attacks. Scoring 8 goals and handing out 15 assists, he became one of the most successful league defenders. Largely thanks to him "Severstal" for the first time was able to reach the playoffs Gagarin Cup. The following season, the hockey player does not slow down the pace and managed to gain over 35 successful points.

Maxim Chudinov. SKA

Star Defender "Severstal" has finally caught the attention of the rich club of the KHL. In 2012, he officially became a player of SKA St. Petersburg. Team, and without Maxim Chudinov had a lot of great players, so the native "Severstal" has had to endure a serious competition for a place on the ice.

However, from the second season pushy and aggressive defender of becoming one of the most important elements of team play.

In the presence of star players attack, among which stand out the famous superforvarda Ilya Kovalchuk, he was a little reduced its effectiveness, not scoring as much as in the "Severstal". However, in the SKA Maxim Chudinov continues to consistently connect to the attacks and regularly gathers under 20 points in every season.

That dream came true in the SKA Maxim about winning the Gagarin Cup. He was twice a triumph of the tournament, defeating the first time in 2015 and then repeating the achievement two years later.

International career

Play for the national team at youth level Maxim Chudinov began in 2007. Since then he has twice participated in the junior world championships, winning the series "gold" and "silver". Already in 2008, along with the performances of the juniors he is attracted to the games for the youth team. It consists of two consecutive years, he became the bronze medalist of the world championships.

After a great season in the "Severstal" Maxim Chudinov beginning to use in games for the main team of the country. In the 2011/2012 season he played for the team in six games of the Euro Tour, no typing, however, no effective points.

The history of performances of Maxim adult world championships starting in 2014. Together with the team he won the world championship, which was held in Minsk. Chudinov took part in all 10 matches and gave one assist. The following major tournaments, he became brighter manifest itself, gaining 4 points in every World Cup. By "gold" in 2014, he added, "silver" in 2015 and "bronze" 2016.

Life

Attractive, smiling hockey player for a long time was the main object of hunting for all unmarried cheerleaders country.

Matches involving native of Cherepovets collected unusually many beautiful girls. However, it came to an end and the single life SKA defender. Already playing for the St. Petersburg team, he formalized their relationship.

Maxim Chudinov wife works in the restaurant business. The wedding took place in 2016 in St. Petersburg.

Maxim Chudinov is one of the most talented defenders in the Russian hockey. Despite his 26 years, he has already managed to become the owner of the Gagarin Cup winner and multiple prize-winner of the world championships.