Alexei Emelin

Alexei Emelin
Born	April 25, 1986 (1986-04-25) Tolyatti, Soviet Union
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Montreal Canadiens HC Lada Togliatti Ak Bars Kazan
National team	Template:Country data RUS
NHL Draft	84th overall, 2004 Montreal Canadiens
Playing career	2003–present

Alexei Emelin (born Alexei Valerievich Emelin on April 25, 1986) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Alexei was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the third round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft with the 84th overall.

Playing Career

Alexei spent a large portion of his career with HC Lada Togliatti in the Russian Superleague before signing with Ak Bars Kazan.

He was also a member of Russia's U18 and U20 national squads and he has also become a regular member of the senior national team, skating for both in EuroTour and the World Championships.

In a 2009 KHL game, Alexei sustained a face injury during a fight with Alexander Svitov. An orbital bone shattered and had to be rebuilt with metal plate. He has tried to avoid getting into fights since.

On May 17, 2011, Alexei signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens for the 2011–12 season.

He played his first regular-season NHL game on October 9, 2011 in a 5-1 victory against the Winnipeg Jets.

In addition, he scored his first regular-season NHL point, an assist on December 6, 2011 in a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

On January 25, 2012, Alexei scored his first NHL goal against the Detroit Red Wings. On June 30, 2012, he signed a two-year extension up until the end of the 2013–14 season.

During the lockout shortened 2012–13 NHL season, Alexei established himself as a key member of the Montreal Canadiens defensive core, often playing with fellow countryman Andrei Markov.

He scored 3 goals and 12 points in 38 games for the Canadiens and finished with a plus-two rating.

Alexei's season was derailed by an injury during a game against the Boston Bruins on April 6, 2013 when he collided with Bruins forward Milan Lucic, falling awkwardly and tearing a ligament in his left knee. As a result, he missed the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs.

On October 31, 2013, Alexei signed a four-year contract extension up until the end of the 2017-2018 season.

Career Statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2003–04	CSK VVS Samara	RUS-2		53	2	4	6	198		—	—	—	—	—
2004–05	Lada Togliatti	RSL		12	0	1	1	24		2	0	0	0	2
2005–06	Lada Togliatti	RSL		44	6	6	12	131		6	0	1	1	47
2006–07	Lada Togliatti	RSL		43	2	5	7	74		3	0	0	0	4
2007–08	Ak Bars Kazan	RSL		56	0	4	4	123		10	0	1	1	10
2008–09	Ak Bars Kazan	KHL		51	0	3	3	58		7	1	0	1	10
2009–10	Ak Bars Kazan	KHL		46	1	6	7	50		22	5	8	13	24
2010–11	Ak Bars Kazan	KHL		52	11	15	26	117		9	0	0	0	4
2011–12	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		67	3	4	7	30		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Ak Bars Kazan	KHL		24	2	7	9	40		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		38	3	9	12	33		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				105	6	13	19	63		—	—	—	—	—

International Statistics

Year	Team	Event	Place		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2004	Russia	WJC18	Template:Gold1		6	0	0	0	10
2005	Russia	WJC	Template:Silver2		6	1	0	1	8
2006	Russia	WJC	Template:Silver2		6	2	5	7	39
Junior Int'l totals					18	3	5	8	57
2007	Russia	WC	Template:Bronze3		9	1	2	3	6
2010	Russia	WC	Template:Silver2		9	1	1	2	33
2011	Russia	WC	4th		9	0	0	0	29
2012	Russia	WC	Template:Gold1		9	2	2	4	4
Senior int'l totals					36	4	5	9	72