Sergei Korostin

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.

2008-09: Korostin split his final junior season between the London Knights(OHL) and the Peterborough Petes(OHL). He scored a combined 13 goals and 23 assists. He also represented Russia at the U20 level, scoring 1 goal and 1 assist in 7 games.

2009-10: Korostin turned pro, appearing in 4 games with the Idaho Steelheads(ECHL) and 63 games with the Texas Stars(AHL). He scored a combined 17 goals and 14 games in his first pro year.

2010-11: Korostin, who was scratched for much of the 2010 Calder Cup Playoffs, was loaned to Dynamo Balashikha of the VHL (second-tier Russian league).  In 28 games, he potted nine goals and 16 points.