Maxim Alexandrovich Goncharov (Russian: Максим Александрович Гончаров; born June 15, 1989) is a Russian professional ice hockey player.[1] He is currently an unrestricted free agent who most recently played for HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).[2] Goncharov was drafted 123rd overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Phoenix Coyotes and played with their American Hockey League affiliate between 2010 and 2013.

Maxim Goncharov
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Born (1989-06-15) June 15, 1989 (age 35)
Moscow, USSR
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 193 lb (88 kg; 13 st 11 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
KHL team
Former teams
Free agent
CSKA Moscow
San Antonio Rampage
Portland Pirates
Avangard Omsk
Salavat Yulaev Ufa
Spartak Moscow
Sibir Novosibirsk
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
NHL draft 123rd overall, 2007
Phoenix Coyotes
Playing career 2006–present

Playing career

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After playing with Salavat Yulaev Ufa for three seasons, Goncharov left as a free agent following the 2017–18 season, opting to sign a one-year contract with HC Spartak Moscow on May 8, 2018.[3]

During his third year with Spartak Moscow in the 2020–21 season, Goncharov played in a reduced role appearing scoreless in just 8 games, before he was demoted to the VHL with affiliate, Khimik Voskresensk. Released from his contract with Spartak, Goncharov returned to former club, Avangard Omsk, on an initial try-out before signing a prorated one-year contract on 7 December 2020.[4]

Prior to the beginning of the 2022–23 season, Goncharov as a free agent was signed to a one-year contract with Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk on 30 August 2022.[5] In adding a veteran presence to the blueline, Goncharov made 40 regular season appearances in totalling 4 goals and 7 points. He was scoreless in five post-season games of a quarterfinals defeat to Ak Bars Kazan.

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2006–07 CSKA Moscow RSL 19 0 0 0 10 5 0 0 0 2
2007–08 CSKA Moscow RSL 47 3 3 6 38 6 0 2 2 0
2008–09 CSKA Moscow KHL 47 7 8 15 50 7 0 0 0 4
2009–10 CSKA Moscow KHL 51 4 13 17 52 3 1 0 1 2
2010–11 San Antonio Rampage AHL 61 6 9 15 65
2011–12 Portland Pirates AHL 45 1 3 4 37
2012–13 Portland Pirates AHL 45 2 13 15 114 1 0 0 0 4
2013–14 CSKA Moscow KHL 21 3 4 7 24
2013–14 Avangard Omsk KHL 27 3 3 6 100
2014–15 Avangard Omsk KHL 15 1 0 1 16 12 0 1 1 29
2015–16 Avangard Omsk KHL 3 0 0 0 6
2015–16 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 47 3 8 11 61 18 2 2 4 69
2016–17 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 50 1 8 9 114 4 0 0 0 6
2017–18 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 35 2 3 5 40 13 1 0 1 16
2018–19 Spartak Moscow KHL 42 0 6 6 42 6 0 0 0 11
2019–20 Spartak Moscow KHL 51 5 7 12 91 2 0 0 0 29
2020–21 Spartak Moscow KHL 8 0 0 0 6
2020–21 Khimik Voskresensk VHL 5 0 1 1 6
2020–21 Avangard Omsk KHL 19 0 1 1 8 8 0 0 0 2
2021–22 Avangard Omsk KHL 10 1 0 1 7
2021–22 Sibir Novosibirsk KHL 1 0 0 0 0
2022–23 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk KHL 40 4 3 7 12 5 0 0 0 7
KHL totals 467 34 64 98 629 78 4 3 7 168

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2007 Russia WJC18   7 0 0 0 6
2009 Russia WJC   7 5 1 6 12
Junior totals 14 5 1 6 18

Awards and honours

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Award Year
KHL
Gagarin Cup (Avangard Omsk) 2021 [6]

References

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  1. ^ "Maxim Goncharov". eurohockey.net. Retrieved June 30, 2008.
  2. ^ "Omsk has signed Goncharov to a two-year contract" (in Russian). Avangard Omsk. May 1, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
  3. ^ "Spartak agrees to terms with Maxim Goncharov". HC Spartak Moscow (in Russian). May 8, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  4. ^ "Avangard sign a contract with Maxim Goncharov" (in Russian). Avangard Omsk. December 7, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  5. ^ "Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk sign contract with defenseman Maxim Goncharov" (in Russian). HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  6. ^ "Avangard is crowned 2021 Gagarin Cup Champions" (in Russian). Kontinental Hockey League. April 29, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
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