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| Dmitri Plekhanov | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | March 13, 1978 Nizhnekamsk, USSR | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Vityaz Chekhov | ||
| NHL Draft | 232nd overall, 1997 St. Louis Blues | ||
| Playing career | 1996–2004 | ||
Dmitri Plekhanov (born March 13, 1978) is a Russian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played in the Russian Superleague for HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk and Vityaz Chekhov. He was drafted 232nd overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues.
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