Mikhail Yakubov facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mikhail Yakubov
Born	(1982-02-16) February 16, 1982 (age 43) Barnaul, Soviet Union
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	202 lb (92 kg; 14 st 6 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Left
Played for	HC Lada Togliatti Chicago Blackhawks HC Spartak Moscow Florida Panthers HC Severstal Cherepovets Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk Metallurg Magnitogorsk HC Vityaz HC Sochi
NHL Draft	10th overall, 2000 Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career	2000–2016

Mikhail Yurievich Yakubov was born on February 16, 1982. He is a former professional ice hockey player from Russia. He played as a center, which is a key position in hockey.

Mikhail was chosen by the Chicago Blackhawks as the 10th player overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. This means he was one of the top young players picked that year. He played for many teams during his career, including the Blackhawks and the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He also played for several teams in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). His last team was HC Sochi.

After he stopped playing, Mikhail became an assistant coach. He now helps coach the Chicago Cougars in the United States Premier Hockey League.

Mikhail's Hockey Journey

Mikhail Yakubov started his hockey career in Russia. He played for junior teams before moving up to professional leagues. He spent some time playing in the Western Hockey League (WHL) in North America, where he showed off his skills.

Playing in the NHL

Mikhail played in the NHL for teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and the Florida Panthers. The NHL is the top professional ice hockey league in North America. Playing in the NHL is a big achievement for any hockey player.

Playing in Russia

After his time in the NHL, Mikhail returned to Russia. He played in the Russian Superleague (RSL) and later in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). The KHL is one of the biggest hockey leagues in the world, with teams from several countries. He played for teams like HC Severstal Cherepovets, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, and HC Yugra.

International Play

Mikhail also played for his home country, Russia, in international tournaments. He represented Russia in junior championships.

In 2000, he played in the IIHF World U18 Championships and helped the Russian team win a silver medal. He also played in the IIHF World U20 Championship in 2001. Playing for your country is a special honor for athletes.

Awards and Honours

Mikhail Yakubov received some awards during his playing career.