Sergey Bobrovsky is one of the most famous hockey players in Russia. He leads his career as a goalkeeper in the Russian national team, as well as in the American team, Columbus Blue Jackets. This is the only player from the post-Soviet space who has a prize of the best NHL goalkeeper.
Biography of Sergei Bobrovsky
Sergey was born on September 20, 1988 in the Kemerovo region. He was born in the city of Novokuznetsk, grew up there and received an education. Sergey Bobrovsky's mother worked at a metallurgical plant. This is the second most important area of activity in this city. My father worked in the coal mining industry.
The son, surprising everyone, did not follow in the footsteps of his parents. A child from an early age showed high activity. At the same time, the boy was restless. That is why parents decided to send young Sergei to school with a sports bias. Next was the distribution by which the boy was sent to the hockey class. This class could already boast of celebrities in sports: Sergey Zinoviev and Dmitry Orlov. With such a simple distribution, the fate of the future world-famous hockey player was decided.
Almost immediately, teachers and trainers noted high skill while skating. In addition, Sergey showed leadership qualities. Initially, the young hockey player had a desire to become a striker. But even here the case decided his further fate.
One day, the main defender of the goal was injured and the coach decided to temporarily put Sergey Bobrovsky in his place. The main reasons were the hockey player’s high growth and excellent dexterity.
Career Sergei Bobrovsky
Bobrovsky made his debut at the age of 18, as expected, in the Novokuznetsk Metallurg. 1 year after the first match, a young hockey player began to appear in the game from the very beginning. True, during this period monetary problems fell at the club, which led to a regression. As a result, “Metallurg” had the weakest defense of the entire league. But this negative point, perhaps, became an impetus for Sergei Bobrovsky. The young goalkeeper often had to restrain attacks and defend the goal. As a result, Sergei Andreevich was even invited to participate in the Super League stars match.
After the contract in Russia has been completed, Sergei goes to the USA and signs a contract with one of the most famous NHL teams Philadelphia Flyers. Initially, the coach wanted to lease it, but at some point changed his mind. Sergey surprised him with his abilities and got his place as a second goalkeeper.
Before the opening of the season, the main goalkeeper of the team was injured and Sergey Bobrovsky was the opening of the championship. He defended the gate and helped his team win on the road in Pittsburgh. Later, Sergei was recognized as the best newcomer.
But despite success, the team signed an agreement with another Russian goalkeeper, and Bobrovsky had to sit out as a substitute. Accordingly, he categorically did not like it. And already next summer he goes to Columbus Blue Jackets. It is worth noting that at this moment he did not sit still, but played for the St. Petersburg SKA.
Thanks to Sergei, “Columbus Blue Jackets” in the first season showed a record series of games without defeats. The truth put him to defend the gate near the end of the game and the team never got into the playoffs. But at the end of the season, Bobrovsky was unanimously selected as the best goalkeeper and received the Vezin Trophy. This is the only case when the Russian goalkeeper was awarded such an award. Until now, the defense of the gates of the Columbus Blue Jackets team has been entrusted to Sergei Bobrovsky.
