Maxim Afinogenov

Ice hockey player, NHL standout

Maxim Afinogenov - Ice hockey player, NHL standout
Born

September 4th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Started professional career in 1995 with Lada Togliatti. Played in the NHL for the Buffalo Sabres and Atlanta Thrashers. Gained recognition for speed and offensive skills on the ice. Achieved significant success with the Russian national team, participating in numerous international tournaments.

Played for the Buffalo Sabres from 2002 to 2008

Represented Russia in the IIHF World Championships

Contributed to the Russian team's performance in the 2006 Olympics

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