Player's Profile
- Name: Grigory Shafigulin
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-01-13
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Chelyabinsk, Russia
- Acquired: 3rd round (98th overall), 2003
- Playing In: Europe
Grigory Shafigulin
Prospect Grade: 6.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Shafigulin once again played for Yaroslavl in the Russian Superleague in 2004-05, a team known for favoring more experienced players over youngsters. In 46 games for the Locomotiv, Shafigulin picked up 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists). The Chelyabinsk, Russia native also represented his country at the 2005 World Junior Championships, playing mostly on the squad’s checking line.
2006-07: The forward called Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (RUS) home this season, recording 21 points (5g+16a) in 54 games with the club.
2007-08: Shafigulin hadn’t made the jump to North America last season, and this year was no different. He had a rough season centering for the Ak Bars Kazan (RUS), netting just five goals and as many assists in 39 games. He stood out in the PIM category, registering a career-high 112 minutes in the box.
Talent Analysis
Shafigulin has decent skills to go along with a good work ethic whose forechecking ability probably outshines his offensive potential.
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Profile Last Updated: August, 1st 2009
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