- Ruslan Bashkirov
Ruslan Bashkirov (born
March 7 ,1989 inMoscow ,Russia ) is a Russianice hockey player. He is 6'0" tall and weighs 184 pounds. He plays as a forward, and shoots left. He is the twin brother of ice hockey playerRoman Bashkirov . He is currently playing forKhimik Moscow Oblast .Playing career
In 2005–2006, he played for the
HC Spartak Moscow in theRussian Super League .In 2006–2007, he was drafted by theQuebec Remparts of theQuebec Major Junior Hockey League . Scouts report that he has an impressive scoring touch, and they were also impressed with his aggressiveness and competitiveness. OnJune 23 ,2007 , he was drafted in the second round, 60th overall, by theOttawa Senators in the2007 NHL Entry Draft held in Columbus. Scouts have ranked him among top European players.Career highlights
* U18 WJC Gold Medal 06/07
Career statistics
Awards
* CHL Top Prospects Game Most Valuable Player, 2007
External links
* [http://www.remparts.qc.ca/index.asp?page=carte_joueur&joueur=71&annee=2006-2007&nom=Ruslan%20Bashkirov Ruslan Bashkirov's Quebec Remparts player card]
* [http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/ruslan_bashkirov Ruslan Bashkirov's profile on Hockey's Future]
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