Vadim Khomitsky: biography of a famous hockey player

Many hockey fans will remember Khomitsky. His path was very complicated and interesting. He did not do much, but he never gave up. This Russian defender held in the league over 700 hockey matches. In addition, he played for the national team, and also tried his hand overseas. However , it was not possible to gain a foothold in the NHL team .

Biography of the athlete

Vadim Khomitsky was born in 1982 in the city of Voskresensk. He studied hockey at a local hockey school, which is known throughout the country. She gave the leading leagues of the planet a lot of strong players. In 1999, Vadim Khomitsky began his professional career at the local club "Chemist", who played in the top league. At first, it was difficult for him to adjust and adapt to the adult game. Often, the coaching staff included Vadim in the second team. Playing for a double in the first league, Vadim Khomitsky gained confidence in his abilities.

In "Chemist" athlete, being at that time a promising defender, did not receive the necessary playing time in the higher league. It was because of this that he decided to change the club and moved to the then existing HC CSKA team. In 2002, this club was disbanded, and Vadim rewrote the contract with the united Moscow CSKA. After playing in the strongest league of the Russian championship, Khomitsky felt he had added to the game. He decided to try his hand at the NHL. But beyond the ocean, he failed to reveal himself, and in the same season he again returned to his native club "Chemist".

Homecoming

Next year, Vadim Khomitsky again decided to try himself in the NHL. But the second attempt was unsuccessful. In the same year, he returned to his homeland. In 2008, the hockey player began his performance for the Moscow-based club "Atlant". And in 2011 he signed a two-year contract with one of the leaders of the domestic championship - the Kazan "Ak Bars".

As soon as the agreement was over, Vadim Khomitsky, a hockey player many knew, moved to the Torpedo club. A year later, due to poor statistical indicators and a poor game in general, Vadim as a result of the exchange swelled the ranks of the Omsk "Vanguard". For him, "Torpedo" received two young hockey players and cash compensation. Now Khomitsky signed a contract with the team from the city of Sochi. She performs in the continental hockey league. The contract with this lawyer is signed for one year. Perhaps he will be the last in his career.

International career

Vadim Khomitsky is a hockey player who has been called on many times for his country to perform in the national team. Despite the fact that he failed to participate in the most prestigious international tournament - the Olympic Games, he was still appreciated in the team. In 2006, Khomitsky, as part of the Russian team, went to the World Cup. He passed in Latvia. There Vadim spent seven games and made 3 assists. At this championship, our team played a good hockey, but it was not possible to get into the first three of the prizes. In addition, Vadim took part in the Euro Hockey Tour, where together with the team he achieved high results.

Personal life

Vadim Khomitsky has been married for a long time. His chosen one is also from the sports world. Maria Butyrskaya is a famous Russian figure skater. She was the first in our country to win the World Championship in women's singles. In addition, Maria won the European Championship three times and Russia six times. First, the famous figure skater did not take Vadim seriously. The reason for this was a significant age difference. Maria is older than her husband for 10 years. But over time, she realized the seriousness of his intentions and accepted his courtship.

Maria Butyrskaya and Vadim Khomitsky played a wedding in 2006. Already in 2007, this couple had a son, Vladislav, and in 2009, a daughter of Alexander appeared. Now the famous Russian figure skater is engaged in coaching. In Moscow, she has her own popular school, which educates a new generation of figure skaters. When Vadim left to play overseas, Maria had to stay in Moscow and watch the school. And on the weekend at the first opportunity she went with the child to her husband. It is not often that you can meet such a beautiful couple as Maria Butyrskaya and Vadim Khomitsky, whose photos can be seen below.

Career beyond the ocean

At the beginning of the career, the Dallas Stars team, performing in the NHL, became interested in Vadim and chose him in the fourth round draft pick 123 number. He twice tried to gain a foothold in the strongest league of the world, but he did not succeed. Khomitsky lost money in these attempts. But he was keen to prove to himself that he could play at such a high level. For the first time this lawyer signed a bilateral contract. In the main team during the season he did not pass, but did not intend to play in the AHL, therefore he returned to Russia.

On the second visit he was offered a one-sided contract, and he had to play a full season. But the club was dissatisfied with his work again, and Vadim had to go home. He did not try to conquer the NHL anymore.

Best friend in sport

Being in "Dallas", Vadim became friends with the famous Russian hockey player Sergei Zubov. He is the leader of this hockey team. Sergei tried every way to support Vadim on the ice and in the locker room. He did not advise Khomitsky to leave the team for the first time. He said that, despite a two-sided contract, Vadim will be given many games for the basis. Zubov was the only Russian in the team. Given that Vadim at that time did not know English, except for him, he could not talk to anyone else. Zubov translated for Khomitsky trainer installation and some tips of partners. Despite the setbacks in the NHL, Khomitsky still communicates with his friend.

Vadim Khomitsky, whose biography is very eventful, always continued to go forward and achieved his goals. He was not allowed to realize himself overseas. After the first setback, he found the strength to try the second time, but again returned to the Russian championship. He was exchanged and refused to renew the contract with him. Despite all these unpleasant situations, Vadim entered the history of domestic hockey as an outstanding defender.