Dallas Stars 2nd Round Pick, Artem Grushnikov, played under a fake name in Belarus this past season

Igor Burdetskiy July 25, 2021

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PLYMOUTH, MI - DECEMBER 12: Artyom Grushnikov #2 of the U17 Russian Nationals follows the play against the Slovakia Nationals during day-2 of game one of the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament at USA Hockey Arena on December 12, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. Russia defeated Slovakia 6-1. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

With the 48th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, the Stars selected Artem Grushnikov on Saturday from CSKA 2 of the Russia-Jr. league. The 6-foot-2, 198-pound defenseman posted five points (one goal, four assists) in 29 games with CSKA 2 and two points (both assists) in eight appearances with the CSKA Under-17 team during the 2019-20 campaign.

On the international stage, the Voskresensk, Russia native has represented his country at the 2019 World Junior A Challenge, 2019 Ivan Hlinka Memorial and 2018 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

The 2nd Round Pick, Artem Grushnikov, played under a fake name in Belarus this past season after the OHL year was canceled (mentioned at 2:30 in the video below).

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I grew up playing Ball and Roller Hockey day and night somewhat religiously throughout elementary and middle school. The two don't compare though when I lace up the skates and hit the ice. I live and breathe hockey beyond the perspective of "it's just a game" and I will gladly talk hockey for hours with anyone. Hockey is more than just a lifestyle, it's a culture of passionate people who make memories every time the puck is dropped. Hockey has not only helped me get through some of the hardest times in life but has created some of the best memories to date. Want to talk hockey with me? Shoot me an email: iburdetskiy@hookedonhockey.com and let's talk some hockey!