GET TO KNOW: Kirill Maksimov

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Leading into the 2019-20 season, BakersfieldCondors.com will help you “Get to Know” some of the new faces joining the pipeline on a full-time basis.

GET TO KNOW: RW Kirill Maksimov 

2018-19 (w/ Niagara, Ontario Hockey League): 63 GP, 40g-39a-79pts; +38, 118 PIMs

2019-20: Year 1 of a three-year NHL Entry Level Contract

THE PARTICULARS:
• Drafted in the 5th round (#146 overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft by Edmonton
• Turned 20 on June 21
• 6’3”, 207 lbs. and from Moscow, Russia

NEED TO KNOW:
• Second on the IceDogs in goals with 40 and third on the team in scoring with 79
• Led the team in penalty minutes with 118
• Signed his entry-level contract with Edmonton on March 15, 2018

WHAT HE’S SAYING:
“I like to play aggressive. I don’t want to be soft,” – Maksimov on his physical style of play. 

HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR:

Maksimov works through multiple North Bay skaters and snaps home one of his 40 goals on the season

FROZEN MOMENT: 

Maksimov celebrates a goal against Ottawa.