Mikhail Sergachev facts for kids
Mikhail Aleksandrovich Sergachev (born June 25, 1998) is a professional ice hockey player from Russia. He plays as a defenceman and is an alternate captain for the Utah Hockey Club in the National Hockey League (NHL). Mikhail was picked ninth overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2016 NHL draft. He is famous for winning two Stanley Cups in a row with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021.
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Sergachev with the Tampa Bay Lightning in May 2018
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| Born | 25 June 1998 Nizhnekamsk, Russia |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 217 lb (98 kg; 15 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Utah Hockey Club Montreal Canadiens Tampa Bay Lightning |
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| National team |  Russia |
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| NHL Draft | 9th overall, 2016 Montreal Canadiens |
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| Playing career | 2016–present | ||
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Mikhail Sergachev's Hockey Journey
Starting in Junior Hockey
Mikhail started his hockey journey in Russia. He played for a team called Irbis Kazan in the Molodezhnaya Hokkeinaya Liga (MHL). Later, he was chosen by the Windsor Spitfires in a special draft for junior players. This team plays in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in Canada. Mikhail joined the Spitfires in 2015. He said playing in the OHL would help him achieve his dream of playing in the NHL.
In his first OHL season, Mikhail quickly became a top defenceman. He was one of the best-scoring defencemen in the league. He even won the Max Kaminsky Trophy, which is given to the OHL's best defenceman.
Before the 2016 NHL draft, many scouts thought Mikhail was one of the best defencemen available. The Montreal Canadiens picked him ninth overall. He was the second defenceman chosen in that draft. On July 1, 2016, the Canadiens signed him to his first professional contract.
In May 2017, Mikhail helped the Windsor Spitfires win the Memorial Cup. This is a big championship for junior hockey teams in Canada. He was also named an All-Star for the tournament.
Playing in the NHL
Montreal Canadiens (2016–2017)
Mikhail impressed everyone at his first training camp with the Canadiens. He made the team for the start of the 2016–17 NHL season. He played his first NHL game on October 13, 2016. The Canadiens won that game against the Buffalo Sabres. After playing four games, he was sent back to the Windsor Spitfires to keep developing his skills.
Tampa Bay Lightning (2017–2024)
On June 15, 2017, the Canadiens traded Mikhail to the Tampa Bay Lightning. In return, the Canadiens received another player, Jonathan Drouin.
Mikhail played his first game for the Lightning on October 6, 2017. In that game, he also got his first NHL assist and point. This happened when he helped set up a goal by Nikita Kucherov. On October 19, Mikhail scored his first two NHL goals against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He became the youngest Lightning defenceman to score two goals in one game.
On April 12, 2018, Mikhail played his first Stanley Cup playoff game. The Lightning won that game. He also got his first playoff assist in that game. On April 21, 2018, Mikhail scored his first playoff goal. This goal helped the Lightning win their playoff series against the New Jersey Devils. He became the youngest player in Lightning history to score a playoff goal.
On August 26, 2020, Mikhail had a great game against the Boston Bruins. He scored one goal and had two assists. This helped the Lightning win 7–1 in a playoff game. He was one of only a few Lightning defencemen to get three points in a single playoff game.
Mikhail signed a new three-year contract with the Lightning on November 25, 2020. Later, on July 13, 2022, he signed a long eight-year contract extension with the team.
Utah Hockey Club (2024–present)
On June 29, 2024, the Tampa Bay Lightning traded Mikhail to the Utah Hockey Club. In return, the Lightning received several players and draft picks.
Career Statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2014–15 | Irbis Kazan | MHL | 25 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | Windsor Spitfires | OHL | 67 | 17 | 40 | 57 | 56 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | ||
| 2016–17 | Windsor Spitfires | OHL | 50 | 10 | 33 | 43 | 71 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | ||
| 2016–17 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 79 | 9 | 31 | 40 | 38 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | ||
| 2018–19 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 75 | 6 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 70 | 10 | 24 | 34 | 58 | 25 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 26 | ||
| 2020–21 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 56 | 4 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 18 | ||
| 2021–22 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 78 | 7 | 31 | 38 | 59 | 23 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 18 | ||
| 2022–23 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 79 | 10 | 54 | 64 | 53 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 | ||
| 2023–24 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 34 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| NHL totals | 475 | 48 | 209 | 257 | 282 | 100 | 9 | 25 | 34 | 90 | ||||
International Play
Mikhail has also played for his home country, Russia, in international hockey tournaments.
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2014 | Russia | U17 |  |
6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | |
| 2015 | Russia | U18 | 5th | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | Russia | U18 | 6th | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2017 | Russia | WJC |  |
7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2019 | Russia | WC | |
10 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 23 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 20 | ||||
| Senior totals | 10 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | ||||
Awards and Honours
Mikhail Sergachev has won many awards and honours throughout his career:
| Award | Year | |
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| OHL | ||
| CHL Top Prospects Game | 2016 | |
| First All-Rookie Team | 2016 | |
| First All-Star Team | 2016 | |
| Max Kaminsky Trophy | 2016 | |
| Memorial Cup champion | 2017 | |
| Memorial Cup All-Star Team | 2017 | |
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| Stanley Cup champion | 2020, 2021 | |
