The main defender of the Kuznetsk "Magnitogorsk" Philip Metlyuk

In Russian hockey, there are not so many players that can be called stars. Usually stars brightly flare in the sky and are clearly visible to many observers. So are talented hockey players. It would seem that they recently took a stick in their hands, but they are already playing superbly in the leading teams of the country, bringing them invaluable benefits. But these players are few. And all their fans know by name.

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But the bulk of hockey players are the inconspicuous teamworkers who are pulling the heavy burden of the regular season, and not necessarily the KHL. One of these modest toilers of Russian hockey is the famous defender of the Kuznetsk "Magnitogorsk" (Metallurg Metallurg Group) Philip Metlyuk. On the example of this athlete you can trace the fate of most ice fighters playing in the KHL or VHL. Once, along with other boys in the courtyard, they dreamed of playing as Bobby Hull in the NHL, but never got into the draft of this North American league.

Hockey career of the sportsman

The date of appearance of Philip to the light - December 13, 1981. An athlete was born and raised on the Volga bank in the city of Togliatti (Samara region). It is with this city that the beginning of his hockey career is connected. Here, Philip Metlyuk and his older brother Denis made their first steps on the ice. The main hockey specialty of Philip was a game of defense. It is this hockey role that remains with him until now.

Tolyatti "Lada" was the first professional team, in which Philip Metluk made his debut. Practically ten seasons defender spent in this team. And together with this team he moved from the first to the higher league of domestic hockey. For three seasons before the formation of the CHL defender moved to the Moscow region "Chemist" and played with him in the Super League of the Russian championship. With the formation of the KHL (2008) hockey player firmly holds a place in the team "Avangard" (Omsk).

Family life of the hockey player

Philip Metluk, a hockey player whose photo is given in the article, is not a public person. Although in his life and there were funny things, but they did not get much publicity. By hockey age, he moved to the group of acting "grandfathers" of Russian sports. At present he is 35 years old. Of course, at this age it is already hard to withstand the intense pace of the KHL. How did Philip Metluk deal with this (hockey player)? His wife moved with him from place to place, riding almost the entire eastern part of our country. The athlete reached Khabarovsk, where as part of "Cupid" played his last season in the KHL.

Philip Metluk: The Present and the Future

Currently, the athlete's hockey career continues in Belarus. He signed a contract with HC "Neman". Sports life in the championship of the neighboring republic is much calmer, and it will be easier for the veteran to transfer his accumulated experience to the younger generation.

The main achievements of the current defender of the Belarusian club: the bronze award of the Russian Championship of the 2003/2004 season, the victory in the First League (2004), the silver medals of the Czech Republic (2005). In 2016, Metluk became the bronze medalist of the KHL in the "Salavat Yulaev".

The pupil of Togliatti hockey has no outstanding achievements and fabulous contracts, thanks to which it can be considered a star. But about 20 years is given to the beloved cause of all life - a game with a puck, which is worthy of respect.