SERGEI
GONCHAR
D
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
210 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
20
years
Debut
1994-95
Born
Apr 13, 1974
(50 yrs)
Chelyabinsk, USSR (RUS)
Drafted
Drafted by Washington in 1992 (1/14).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2015-10-27 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2015-10-03 |
Released from training camp by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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| 2015-08-14 |
Signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a professional try-out contract.
|
| 2015-02-28 |
Missed 6 games (upper body injury).
|
| 2015-02-19 |
Upper body injury, injured reserve.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2008-09 (Pittsburgh) |
| NHL | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2002-03, 2001-02 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2007-08, 2002-03, 2001-02, 2000-01 |
| Olympic | Olympic Silver Medal Olympic Silver Medal | 1998 (Russia) |
| Olympic | Olympic Bronze Medal Olympic Bronze Medal | 2002 (Russia) |
Scouting Report
Was a great an asset on the power play. Had size, hockey sense and a wicked point shot. Made crisp, precise passes to get out of the defensive zone. Put up excellent numbers. Was a great PP QB. Didn't use his body nearly enough, and could be guilty of lazy play on occasion. Because he saw a lot of ice time, and was getting on in years, he became more of an injury risk with time.
Long Range Potential: Savvy, excellent offensive defenseman.
