Artem Anisimov
A lanky, skilled Russian center with a deft scoring touch, beloved by Chicago fans for his role on two Stanley Cup teams.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Russian ice hockey player·Birthday: May 24·Millennials
Biography
With a tall frame and a surprisingly soft pair of hands, Artem Anisimov brought a unique blend of skills to the NHL. Drafted by the New York Rangers, he developed from a raw prospect into a dependable middle-six center, known for his clever puck protection and a signature, almost nonchalant-looking shootout move. His career found its perfect fit when he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015. Slotted between Artemi Panarin and Patrick Kane on the "Party Line," Anisimov's two-way responsibility and net-front presence unlocked the line's full potential, making him a crucial component of Chicago's 2015 Stanley Cup championship. His celebratory "sniper" goal celebration became a fan favorite at the United Center. While later trades took him to Ottawa and back to Russia, his tenure in Chicago cemented his legacy as a player whose intelligent, complementary game helped elevate superstars and capture the ultimate prize.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Artem was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Artem Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Artem's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015, contributing 7 goals and 7 assists during their playoff run.
- Recorded a career-best 45 points (22 goals, 23 assists) in the 2016-17 season with Chicago.
- Represented Russia at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, winning a medal.
- Scored over 150 goals and 300 points in his NHL career spanning over 700 games.
Did You Know?
His famous shootout move, a slow, deliberate approach ending with a quick wrist shot, was notoriously difficult for goalies to read.
After scoring, he would often celebrate by mimicking a sniper, crouching and looking down the sight of his hockey stick.
He played his final professional seasons for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in the KHL, the team he played for before being drafted.
He and Artemi Panarin were traded together from Chicago to Columbus in 2017.
“I score a goal, I do my little rifle celebration.”
