Denis Kokarev is a hockey player who, during his sports career, has experience of victories in the club championship, as well as in the national team. This striker for many seasons scores a large number of points. It is thanks to this that Denis plays in the most prestigious European league.
The beginning of a sports career
Denis Kokarev was born on June 17, 1985 in the city of Kalinin. At an early age, this striker began to learn to play hockey at a local school. He was taken there by his father, who leads a healthy lifestyle. This talented striker in 2003 first came out to play for the local professional team “THK Tver”, which played in the major hockey league. In his native club, he spent one season. In it, he played 53 matches and scored 10 scoring points. Denis Kokarev with his efforts proved that he is able to play in the country's strongest Russian league. This hockey player was invited to play for the HC MVD team. At first, it was very difficult for him to reveal his talent in the new club. In the super league, players of a higher class play. Therefore, it took Denis time to adapt to the new club.
Going to Dynamo
Starting from the 2008-2009 season, Denis Kokarev became the real leader of the HC MVD. Fans of Russian hockey as well as hockey experts began to pay attention to this player. The following year, Denis and the team spent the best season in the history of the team. “HC MVD” managed to reach the final of the Gagarin Cup. But the sensation did not happen, and Kokarev, together with partners in the final, was defeated. After a great season, this Moscow club ceased to exist. Many talented players were left without work. Many of them were signed by the hockey club Dynamo. Denis Kokarev (hockey player) also moved to this Moscow team. An experienced and skillful squad gathered at Dynamo. Not surprisingly, the Dynamo club won the Gagarin Cup 2 times. Denis was an important player for the team. He had good performance and was also a leader in the locker room.
International career
Denis Kokarev with his game proved that he is able to strengthen our international team. For the first time he played for the national team in 2011-2012 at Euro Hockey Games. The tournament was unsuccessful for him. For nine games played, he scored just one goal. The next time Kokarev was invited to participate in the World Cup, which was held in 2012. At this tournament, our team confidently outplayed rivals. Kokarev scored his first goal for the national team in a game against the Finnish team. He helped our team to reach the next stage and win the championship. Thus, this striker achieved success not only in the club, but also in the international arena. In 2013, Denis also played at the World Cup, but the national team failed to achieve last year's success.
Athlete's personal life
World champion Denis Kokarev was born in a working class family. Salaries were barely enough to support three sons. They all played football at first, but after Denis went to the rink with his father, he realized that he liked hockey more. The other two brothers remained in football, but professional athletes did not work out of them. Denis Kokarev, whose personal life is always secret, is still free. This athlete is not married yet, so the fair half has a chance. Denis Kokarev, thanks to his diligence, from an unknown player turned into a real star of Russian hockey. Especially this player is warmly welcomed in the city of Tver. After winning the World Cup, the governor personally presented awards to athletes.
Denis Kokarev is a Russian striker, which many leading European clubs want to see in his squad. This hockey player has experience of great victories.