Artem Anisimov facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Artem Anisimov |
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Anisimov with the Columbus Blue Jackets in November 2013
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| Born | 24 May 1988 Yaroslavl, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
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Free agent Lokomotiv Yaroslavl New York Rangers Columbus Blue Jackets Chicago Blackhawks Ottawa Senators Lehigh Valley Phantoms |
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| National team |  Russia |
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| NHL Draft | 54th overall, 2006 New York Rangers |
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| Playing career | 2005–present | ||
Artem Alekseevich Anisimov (Russian: Артём Алексеевич Анисимов; born on May 24, 1988) is a Russian professional ice hockey player. He plays as a centre, which is a forward position in the middle of the ice. Artem is currently a free agent, meaning he is not signed to a team. He last played for the Hartford Wolf Pack in the American Hockey League (AHL). Anisimov also played for several teams in the National Hockey League (NHL), which is the top hockey league in North America.
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Artem Anisimov: Hockey Star
Artem Anisimov started his hockey journey in his hometown of Yaroslavl, Russia. He grew up playing in the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl hockey school. He first played for their junior team in the 2004–05 season. The next year, he joined the main Lokomotiv Yaroslavl team.
Getting Drafted into the NHL
After playing in Russia, Artem was chosen by the New York Rangers in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. This is a special event where NHL teams pick young players. He was the 54th player picked overall in the second round.
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Playing for the New York Rangers
In 2007, Anisimov signed his first contract with the Rangers. He then played for their minor league team, the Hartford Wolf Pack, in the AHL. He was very good in the AHL, scoring many goals and assists.
In 2009, Artem was chosen to play in the AHL All-Star Classic game. Soon after, he was called up to play for the New York Rangers. He made his first NHL appearance on February 3, 2009. His first NHL goal came on October 11, 2009, against the Anaheim Ducks. He played for the Rangers until 2012.
Moving to Other NHL Teams
Columbus Blue Jackets
In 2012, Artem Anisimov was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets. A trade in hockey means players are exchanged between teams. He played for the Blue Jackets for three seasons. In 2013, he signed a new contract with them.
Chicago Blackhawks
In 2015, Anisimov was traded again, this time to the Chicago Blackhawks. He signed a five-year contract with them. He scored his first goal for the Blackhawks in their first game at the Barclays Center arena.
On November 15, 2017, Artem scored his first hat-trick in the NHL. A hat-trick is when a player scores three goals in one game. This was a special moment against his old team, the New York Rangers. He played four seasons with the Blackhawks.
Ottawa Senators
In 2019, Artem was traded to the Ottawa Senators. He played two seasons for the Senators. During the 2020–21 season, he even dressed as an emergency goalie for one game, though he didn't actually play in that position.
Later Career and Return to Russia
After his time with the Senators, Artem Anisimov became a free agent. He tried to join the Colorado Avalanche in 2021 but didn't get a contract. He then returned to his original team, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, in Russia's KHL league. He played well there as an alternate captain.
In 2022, he tried to return to the NHL by joining the Philadelphia Flyers training camp. After an injury, he played for their AHL team, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. In 2024, he returned to the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL for a short time.
International Play
Artem Anisimov has proudly represented his home country, Russia, in many international hockey tournaments. He has won several medals for Russia.
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Representing  Russia |
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| World Championships | ||
| Gold | 2014 Belarus | |
| Silver | 2010 Germany | |
| Silver | 2015 Czech Republic | |
| Bronze | 2019 Slovakia | |
| World Junior Championships | ||
| Silver | 2007 Sweden | |
| Bronze | 2008 Czech Republic | |
He won a gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World Championship. He also earned silver medals at the World Championships in 2010 and 2015. In 2019, he won a bronze medal. As a junior player, he won a silver medal at the 2007 World Junior Championships and a bronze medal in 2008.
Personal Life
Artem Anisimov is married to his wife, Ksenia. They have three children together: a daughter named Adriana, and two sons named Artemiy and Aleksander.
