Sergey Bobrovsky was born in Novokuznetsk on September 20, 1988. Seryozha’s parents are not at all connected with professional sports (his father worked at the mine for many years, and his mother worked at the metallurgical plant), but they always liked to participate in various sports events.
Hockey school
Sergey was an energetic child from the very youngest age, and therefore his parents had no doubt that their child would engage in any kind of sport. That is why it was decided to send Seryozha to a school with a sports bias, where students not only learned the basics of science, but also seriously engaged in hockey. At that time, such famous hockey players as Dmitry Orlov, Sergey Zinoviev and Maxim Kitsyn began with this educational institution. As Alexei Kitsyn, the first coach of Bobrovsky, recalls, that year about a hundred people got into the hockey class, and therefore he noticed Sergei only a couple of months after the training began. Bobrovsky grasped everything literally on the fly, he quickly learned to ride and even then his leadership qualities were noticeable .
Goalkeeper career
Sergei Bobrovsky is a hockey player who, for sure, could become a good defender or striker. However, fate decreed otherwise. When Seryozha was in first grade, the team goalkeeper became seriously ill and, not knowing who to replace him with, the coach asked volunteers. Bobrovsky expressed a desire, which predetermined his future.
In the life of a very young boy, hockey took first place. Sergei Bobrovsky, thanks to the support and help of his parents, who took his son's hobby very seriously, continued to engage in this sport after graduation.
For the Metallurg team
Bobrovsky Sergey became a pupil of the hockey team "Metallurg" in Novokuznetsk. In the first team, he made his debut at the age of eighteen (in the 2006-2007 season), having successfully played several matches. In the following season, Sergey went to the ice much more often, demonstrating his skills to the team and fans. However, this did not help Metallurg improve the statistics of the games, and the regression of the team continued. The defense of the outsider gates is, of course, languid and unpromising, but thanks to this, Bobrovsky quickly gained experience. Sergey played for Metallurg until 2010, until his contract expired.
Start in the NHL
In May 2010, Sergei Bobrovsky, whose biography is interesting and fascinating, signed a 3-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers team. Peter Lavioletta, Flyers mentor, decided to put Bobrovsky in the opening match of the season, in a game with Pittsburgh. The Russian lived up to all expectations. The star attack of the hosts was inconclusive. Sergey successfully repelled about 30 shots in his own goal and brought such an important victory for the team.
In 14 matches, the young hockey player scored 11 victories, making him the best rookie of the month. However, the lack of experience nevertheless made itself felt, and Bobrovsky did not play very well in the playoffs.
In the summer of 2011, Philadelphia signed a multi-million dollar contract with Ilya Bryzgalov, the Russian goalkeeper. As a result, two goalkeepers remained in the main team - Bobrovsky and Bryzgalov. However, more and more often it was Ilya who went out onto the ice, and Sergey sat out on the bench. So, out of 14 matches, he took part in only 4.
Columbus Blue Jackets
In the summer of 2012, Sergey Bobrovsky, by decision of the coaching staff, became a player at Columbus Blue Jackets, a team for which getting into the playoffs seemed an incredible task. By the winter of 2013, the Russian legionnaire became the first goalkeeper in his team. Thanks to him, the team spent an amazing game period of time without defeat. In a short time, Bobrovsky, whose game was simply phenomenal, became a real hockey star.
In 38 matches that he spent on ice, 21 victories were won, with 4 matches being won “to zero”. Sergey Bobrovsky, in fact, is a real hero of the Continental Hockey League of the 2012/2013 season, one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
The game in the national team
For the Russian national team, Bobrovsky debuted for the first time in 2006 at the World Championship among juniors, where the team took fifth place. In the summer of 2007, at the Super Series 2007, the Russians were defeated in the confrontation of youth teams. At this tournament, Sergey took part in half the matches. In 2008, at the World Cup among youth, Sergey Bobrovsky was the main goalkeeper of the team. Russia performed very worthily and became a bronze medalist.
In 2010, Sergey was declared in the national team at the 2010 World Cup. Vyacheslav Bykov, the team’s chief mentor, decided to select hockey players without NHL players and athletes who continued the battle for the Gagarin Cup to participate in the team. Among these reservists was Bobrovsky, who tied with Italy.
In 2012, Sergey played for the Russian team at the Karjala Cup. Despite the fact that Bobrovsky successfully held the season of games 2012/2013, Varlamov and Bryzgalov were invited to the 2013 World Cup.
Sergei in 2014 was declared a hockey team for the Olympics in Sochi, but the team’s performances can be called a failure. In the eyes of the coach and the fans, hockey players, among whom was Sergey Bobrovsky, were able to rehabilitate in 2014, having won the honorary title of world champions.
Personal life
A young and successful athlete is married. Olga Dorokhova and Sergey Bobrovsky met at the Sheregesh ski resort, started dating and soon realized that they were made for each other. On August 16, 2011, a wedding ceremony was held, the only witnesses of which were the parents.
Bobrovsky Sergey is a talented young hockey player who has repeatedly brought victory to his team. Goalkeeper play is not only a jubilation of fans, but also the interest of foreign coaches.