Dmitri “Dmitry” Kulikov

Born:October 29, 1990Draft:2009 Panthers, 14th Overall
Hometown:Lipetsk, RussiaPosition:D
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:RussiaCurrent Team:Minnesota Wild

Dmitry Vladimirovich Kulikov (born 29 October 1990) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the first round, 14th overall, at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He has previously played for the Panthers, Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, and Edmonton Oilers in the NHL.

Dmitry Kulikov Winnipeg Jets
Dmitry Kulikov with the Winnipeg Jets (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

Dmitri Kulikov Statistics

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Achievements

  • U18 WJC Gold Medal — 2006-07
  • U18 WJC Silver Medal — 2007-08
  • CHL All-Rookie Team — 2008-09
  • CHL Second All-Star Team — 2008-09
  • CHL Top Prospects Game — 2008-09
  • QMJHL All-Rookie Team — 2008-09
  • QMJHL Best Professional Prospect (Mike Bossy Trophy) — 2008-09
  • QMJHL Champion — 2008-09
  • QMJHL Defenseman of the Year (Emile Bouchard Trophy) — 2008-09
  • QMJHL Defensive Rookie of the Year (Raymond Lagacé Trophy) — 2008-09
  • QMJHL First All-Star Team — 2008-09
  • QMJHL Most Assists by Defenseman (50) — 2008-09
  • QMJHL Most Assists by Rookie (50) — 2008-09
  • QMJHL Rookie of the Year — 2008-09
  • U20 WJC Bronze Medal — 2008-09
  • World Championship Silver Medal — 2009-10
  • World Championship Silver Medal — 2014-15

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