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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