Igor Makarov

Igor Sergeyevich Makarov (; born September 19, 1987) is a Russian former professional ice hockey player. He most recently played with HC Sibir Novosibirsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Makarov was selected 33rd overall in the second round of the 2006 NHL entry draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.

Playing career He spent two seasons in the KHL before being signed to a two-year contract by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010. After one season with American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, in August 2011, Makarov signed a three-year deal to return with SKA Saint Petersburg. On November 27, 2014, Makarov was traded by SKA to HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2015.

After two seasons with Salavat Yulaev Ufa, Makarov left as a free agent and returned for a second stint with Dynamo Moscow for the 2018–19 season on September 27, 2018.

Personal He is the son of Sergei Makarov, who played eight seasons with Krylya Sovetov Moscow during the 1980s.

In 2013, Makarov married Russian TV personality Lera Kudryavtseva. The two have a daughter, Maria, born in 2018.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2004 Russia WHC17 5th 5 2 3 5 2 2005 Russia WJC18 5th 6 5 0 5 2 2005 Russia U18 4th 4 0 2 2 32 2007 Russia WJC 6 2 4 6 2 Junior totals 21 9 9 18 38