Player's Profile
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- Name: Viktor Tikhonov
- Position: RW
- 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: Europe
Viktor Tikhonov
Prospect Grade: 7.5 D (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.
2008-09: Tikhonov made his NHL debut for the Phoenix Coyotes(NHL), scoring 8 goals and picking up 8 assists in 61 games. The Russian forward also suited up in 4 games for the San Antonio Rampage(AHL). He scored 2 goals and added 1 assist.
2009-10: Tikhonov spent his time on two different continents, playing for the San Antonio Rampage(AHL) in North America and Severstal Cherepovets(KHL) in Russia. In 18 games with San Antonio, Tikhonov scored 2 goals and added 6 assists. Playing in the KHL, he scored 14 goals and notched 1 assist in 25 games.
2010-11: Tikhonov returned to North America after splitting the previous season between the AHL and Russia's KHL but did not put up the offensive numbers expected of him. In 60 games with the Rampage Tikhonov scored 10 goals with 23 assists and was -13 with 26 PMs. The Rampage finished four points out of a playoff spot. Tikhonov was with the Coyotes during the playoffs but did not see any game action. He was re-signed as a restricted free agent by Phoenix to a one-year deal in August 2011.
Talent Analysis
Tikhonov is a solid two-way winger possessing good size and the capability of playing a grinding style of game. Although he hasn’t quite developed into the offensive player the Coyotes thought he would be, he is a good play-maker with good vision. He is also tough to knock of the puck and his quick hands and strength makes him an elusive player both along the boards and around the net.
Future
Returned to KHL to play for St. Petersburg SKA after being demoted to AHL Portland at the end of training camp.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: January, 10th 2012
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