Player's Profile
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- Name: Viktor Tikhonov
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 187 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-05-12
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Moscow, Russia
- Acquired: 1st round (28th overall), 2008
- Playing In: Pro
Viktor Tikhonov
Prospect Grade: 8.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: During the prior season, Tikhonov worked hard, improving his conditioning, speed and proving to the coaching staff that he could be trusted. That trust materialized into some playing time late during that season and throughout the 2007-08 campaign, which he spent entirely with the Super League club and made a significant impact through scoring and also other things he did on the ice. On the international level, Tikhonov impressed at a couple of U20 tournaments before he simply shown as one of the team’s leaders at the U20 World Junior Championships, being also awarded the “Best Forward” award.
Talent Analysis
An aggressive scoring winger who is capable of playing physical hockey and skate in traffic. Sees the ice well and has matured his vision over the past two seasons in the Super League and with U20 Team Russia. While a scorer, he can also set up his linemates and his passing is above average. An above average puck handler. Average in the defensive zone. Slightly above average skating with average acceleration, though has improved in this area in the past year.
Future
Like Boedker, the Coyotes are looking for Tikhonov to make a splash with the team this season. Likely starting on the third line, if this forward can produce, he might force the Coyotes hand to give him top six minutes.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: March, 10th 2009
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