Deniss Smirnovs

Deniss Smirnovs (born 7 March 1999) is a Latvian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing with Genève-Servette HC of the National League (NL).

Not to be confused with Denys Smirnov.
Deniss Smirnovs
Born (1999-03-07) March 7, 1999
Riga, Latvia
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NL team Genève-Servette HC
National team  Latvia
Playing career 2019–present

Smirnovs played his junior hockey in Switzerland which allows him to compete in the NL and the SL with a Swiss player-license.

Playing career

On August 8, 2019, Smirnovs signed his first professional contract with Genève-Servette HC, after having played 5 seasons with the organization's junior teams.[1]

Smirnovs made his National League debut with Genève-Servette HC on September 13, 2019 against the SCL Tigers at the Ilfis Stadium. He scored his first NL goal that day and picked up an assist to become the team's PostFinance Top Scorer for their Home Opener the next day against EHC Biel.[2][3]

International play

Smirnovs made his debut with Latvia men's national team in 2018.

Personal life

Smirnovs left Latvia and moved to Geneva in 2014 at age 15 to continue his junior career.

He is fluent in both Latvian and French.

References
  1. "Predictions for Genève-Servette HC's roster". swisshockeynews.ch. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
  2. "Game | Swiss Ice Hockey Federation". sihf.ch. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
  3. "Hockey sur glace: Qui est Deniss Smirnovs, la nouvelle pépite des Vernets? - News Sports: Hockey". lematin.ch. Retrieved 2019-09-18.


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