Andrey Makarov
G, Rochester Americans (AHL)
6’1” | 178 lbs.
Signed as free agent 9/15/12
Signed as free agent 9/15/12
- athletic goaltender with unorthodox hybrid style
- flashy glove hand, will bait shooters to that side
- improved positioning and rebound direction
- working on side-to-side quickness
Highlights:
- working on side-to-side quickness
Highlights:
- played for Russia at 2012 and 2013 World Junior Championships
- made 57 saves in 1-0 OT loss to Sweden in gold medal game of 2012 WJC
- made 40 saves in 6-5 OT win over Canada in bronze medal game at 2013 WJC
- 2012-13: posted 18-game winning streak with Saskatoon (WHL)
- named Most Outstanding Goaltender at 2013 Memorial Cup
