His career with the St Louis Blues was earlier delayed because of the NHL lockout but the impact of the 21 year old has been dramatic.
Siberian star Vladimir Tarasenko was named NHL Rookie of the Month after scoring five goals
City has 'high chances' of hosting the Under-20 World Ice Hockey Championship in 2023.
Wearing scuba gear and hovering upside-down below the frozen surface, can there be any more extreme sport?
Stanley cup winner Valery Kamensky and other stars make history on frozen Lake Baikal.