Sergei Mozyakin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sergei Mozyakin
Mozyakin with Metallurg Magnitogorsk in 2012
Born	(1981-03-30) 30 March 1981 (age 44) Yaroslavl, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Winger
Shot	Right
Played for	CSKA Moscow Atlant Moscow Oblast Metallurg Magnitogorsk
National team	Russia
NHL Draft	263rd overall, 2002 Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career	1999–2021

Sergei Valeryevich Mozyakin (born March 30, 1981) is a Russian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a winger. He spent most of his career with Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Sergei Mozyakin is known as one of the best players in KHL history. He scored over 735 points and 162 playoff points in his KHL career. He was the league's top scorer six times. He holds the record for the most points in both the regular season and playoffs in the KHL. Even though an NHL team drafted him, he chose to play his entire career in Russia.

Playing Career Highlights

Sergei Mozyakin was picked by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 263rd player chosen overall. However, he decided not to play in the NHL. Instead, he stayed in Russia.

Top Scorer in Russian Hockey

In the 2005–06 season, Mozyakin was the top scorer in the Russian Superleague (RSL). He had 52 points that year. The RSL was the top hockey league in Russia before the KHL started. In the 2007–08 RSL season, he again led the league in goals and points. He scored 37 goals and had 64 points.

He continued his amazing scoring in the KHL. He won the scoring title six more times. This gave him a total of eight top scorer awards in Russian elite leagues.

Winning the Gagarin Cup

On February 17, 2013, Mozyakin signed a long contract with Magnitogorsk. In the 2013–14 KHL season, he was the captain of Metallurg Magnitogorsk. He led his team to win the Gagarin Cup, which is the KHL championship. He was also the leading scorer for his team that season.

Playing for Russia

Mozyakin was a regular player for the Russian national team. He played in many international tournaments. He helped Russia win gold medals at the 2008 and 2009 World Championships. He also won a gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics as part of the Olympic Athletes from Russia team.

Sergei Mozyakin announced he was retiring from hockey on July 5, 2021.

Personal Life

Sergei Mozyakin is married to Yulia. They have three children together. Their son's name is Andrei, and their two daughters are Maria and Daria.

Career Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Olympic Athletes from Russia
Olympic Games
Gold	2018 Pyeongchang	{{{2}}}
Representing  Russia
World Championships
Gold	2008 Canada	{{{2}}}
Gold	2009 Switzerland	{{{2}}}
Silver	2010 Germany	{{{2}}}
Silver	2015 Czech Republic	{{{2}}}
Bronze	2016 Russia	{{{2}}}
Bronze	2017 Germany/France	{{{2}}}

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2006	Russia	WC	5th		4	2	1	3	0
2008	Russia	WC			7	0	1	1	2
2009	Russia	WC			6	2	2	4	2
2010	Russia	WC			4	1	1	2	0
2013	Russia	WC	6th		8	1	3	4	2
2015	Russia	WC			10	6	6	12	0
2016	Russia	WC			9	6	3	9	2
2017	Russia	WC			3	1	2	3	0
2018	OAR	OG			6	1	3	4	0
Senior totals					57	20	22	42	8

Awards and Honors