Bogdan Kiselevich
A steady Russian defenseman who carved a path from the KHL to the NHL, becoming a reliable fixture on his national team in international tournaments.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Russian ice hockey player·Birthday: February 14·Millennials
Biography
Bogdan Kiselevich's hockey story is one of quiet consistency and defensive grit. Developing his game in the rigorous system of his hometown club, CSKA Moscow, he matured into a smart, positionally sound defenseman known more for shutting down plays than lighting up the scoreboard. His reliable performances in the Kontinental Hockey League earned him a coveted role on the Russian national team, where his steady presence on the blue line contributed to medals on the world stage. This pedigree opened the door to North America, where he signed with the Florida Panthers. While his NHL stint was brief, spanning parts of two seasons, it represented the pinnacle of a professional journey built on fundamentals. Returning to the KHL, he continued to be a valued veteran for teams like Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, respected for his experience and unwavering defensive composure.
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.
Bogdan was born in 1990, 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 Bogdan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Bogdan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
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
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won a gold medal with the Russian national team at the 2014 IIHF World Championship in Minsk.
- Earned a silver medal at the 2015 IIHF World Championship as a member of Team Russia.
- Played 88 regular-season games in the National Hockey League for the Florida Panthers.
- Had a lengthy career in the KHL, playing over 400 games for clubs including CSKA Moscow and Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
Did You Know?
He was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the 7th round (180th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
He served as an alternate captain for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl during the 2021-22 KHL season.
He won the Gagarin Cup, the KHL championship, with CSKA Moscow in 2019.
His father, Alexander Kiselevich, was also a professional hockey player.
“My job is to make the other team's best players disappear.”
