Maxim Goncharov

Maxim Alexandrovich Goncharov (; born June 15, 1989) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently an unrestricted free agent, having last played for HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Selected 123rd overall by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2007 NHL entry draft, Goncharov spent part of his career playing in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Coyotes' affiliate from 2010 to 2013.

Playing career After completing three seasons with Salavat Yulaev Ufa, Goncharov became a free agent after the 2017–18 season. Seeking a new opportunity to further his professional career, he signed a one-year contract with HC Spartak Moscow on May 8, 2018.

In his third year with Spartak Moscow during the 2020–21 season, Goncharov experienced a diminished role within the team, seeing limited ice time and failing to register any points over just 8 regular-season appearances. With opportunities scarce at the top level, Spartak opted to reassign Goncharov to their affiliate club, Khimik Voskresensk, in the Supreme Hockey League (VHL), Russia's second-tier professional league, to keep him playing regularly. Following his stint in the VHL, Goncharov and Spartak mutually agreed to part ways. Looking to revive his KHL career, he returned to Avangard Omsk, the team where he had played earlier in his career. Initially joining Avangard on a professional try-out contract, Goncharov impressed the coaching staff enough to secure a prorated one-year deal with the club on December 7, 2020.

Before the 2022–23 season, Goncharov joined Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk as a free agent, agreeing to a one-year contract on August 30, 2022. Bringing veteran experience to the defense, he played in 40 regular season games, contributing 4 goals and 7 points. During the playoffs, he went without a point in five appearances as the team was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Ak Bars Kazan.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2006–07 CSKA Moscow RSL 19 0 0 0 10 5 0 0 0 2 2007–08 CSKA Moscow RSL 47 3 3 6 38 6 0 2 2 0 2008–09 CSKA Moscow KHL 47 7 8 15 50 7 0 0 0 4 2009–10 CSKA Moscow KHL 51 4 13 17 52 3 1 0 1 2 2010–11 San Antonio Rampage AHL 61 6 9 15 65 — — — — — 2011–12 Portland Pirates AHL 45 1 3 4 37 — — — — — 2012–13 Portland Pirates AHL 45 2 13 15 114 1 0 0 0 4 2013–14 CSKA Moscow KHL 21 3 4 7 24 — — — — — 2013–14 Avangard Omsk KHL 27 3 3 6 100 — — — — — 2014–15 Avangard Omsk KHL 15 1 0 1 16 12 0 1 1 29 2015–16 Avangard Omsk KHL 3 0 0 0 6 — — — — — 2015–16 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 47 3 8 11 61 18 2 2 4 69 2016–17 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 50 1 8 9 114 4 0 0 0 6 2017–18 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 35 2 3 5 40 13 1 0 1 16 2018–19 Spartak Moscow KHL 42 0 6 6 42 6 0 0 0 11 2019–20 Spartak Moscow KHL 51 5 7 12 91 2 0 0 0 29 2020–21 Spartak Moscow KHL 8 0 0 0 6 — — — — — 2020–21 Khimik Voskresensk VHL 5 0 1 1 6 — — — — — 2020–21 Avangard Omsk KHL 19 0 1 1 8 8 0 0 0 2 2021–22 Avangard Omsk KHL 10 1 0 1 7 — — — — — 2021–22 Sibir Novosibirsk KHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2022–23 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk KHL 40 4 3 7 12 5 0 0 0 7 KHL totals 467 34 64 98 629 78 4 3 7 168

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2007 Russia WJC18 7 0 0 0 6 2009 Russia WJC 7 5 1 6 12 Junior totals 14 5 1 6 18

Awards and honours Award Year KHL Gagarin Cup (Avangard Omsk) 2021