Player's Profile
- Name: Sergei Korostin
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 183 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-07-05
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Prokopievsk, Russia
- Acquired: 3rd round (64th overall), 2007
- Playing In: CHL
Sergei Korostin
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Korostin enjoyed success in his U18 international ventures. Most notably, the U18 World Junior Championships where he registered five goals (tied for most on the team) and six points in seven games; an effort that yielded a gold medal. He also participated in three other tournaments, notching 10 points in 12 combined games. The Stars selected him in the 3rd round (64th overall) in the 2007 draft.
2007-08: Korostin made the jump to North America after starting the year with Dynamo Moscow (RSL). He joined the Texas Tornado (NAHL) where he registered eight goals and 18 points in just 19 games. The London Knights (OHL) selected him 37th overall in the CHL Import Draft in 2008.
Talent Analysis
Korostin has tremendous acceleration and agility and his foot speed is tremendous. He can dance his way around any would-be defender at top speed. He has a quick, accurate shot and can score from virtually anywhere in the offensive zone. Shows aptness for getting open in “safe” scoring areas. Has intriguing vision as a playmaker, but it’s not always there. Has the tendency to handle the puck too much and, by all accounts, is not a team player. His work ethic is usually strong, he is surprisingly effective on the forecheck in terms of puck retrieval. In terms of positioning and anticipation, Korostin has potential to get better but is passable at this point. Tends to shy away from high traffic areas, physicality is far from a strong point for him.
Future
Potential: A flashy offensive second line winger, like a less polished Jiri Hudler.
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Profile Last Updated: September, 2nd 2009
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