Maxim Groshev (ice hockey)

Maxim Groshev
Born	(2001-12-14) December 14, 2001 (age 24) Agryz, Tatarstan, Russia
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Tampa Bay Lightning Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk SKA Saint Petersburg
NHL draft	85th overall, 2020 Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career	2019–present

Maxim Groshev (born December 14, 2001) is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Junior

Groshev played five seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League development system prior to being drafted 85th overall in the 2020 NHL entry draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. ^{[1] [2]}

Groshev also played for Russia at the 2020 and 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. In the 2020 tournament he won a silver medal with team Russia. ^[1]

On May 1, 2023, the Lightning signed Groshev to a three-year entry level contract. The prior season Groshev appeared in 34 games with SKA Saint Petersburg (KHL), recording 4 goals and six points. Groshev also recorded 9 goals and 18 points in 22 games with SKA's team that plays in the VHL. ^[3]

Professional

During the 2023–24 AHL season the Lightning had Groshev change positions from wing to defenceman. ^{[4] [5]}

On December 28, 2025, Groshev was recalled by the Lightning to its NHL roster from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League. Groshev has appeared in 27 games with the Crunch this season, recording a goal and 12 points. Groshev also has appeared in 150 career games with the Crunch, recording 18 goals and 56 points. ^[6]

The following day Groshev made his National Hockey League debut in a 5–4 shootout win over the visiting Montreal Canadiens at Benchmark International Arena. Groshev also recorded his first career NHL assist and point in the victory. ^[7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2018–19	Nizhnekamsk Reaktor	MHL		47	7	13	20	18		–	–	–	–	–
2019–20	Nizhnekamsk Reaktor	MHL		8	3	2	5	0		–	–	–	–	–
2019–20	Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik	KHL		36	1	6	7	4		3	0	0	0	0
2020–21	Neva SKA	VHL		1	0	0	0	0		–	–	–	–	–
2020–21	Nizhnekamsk Reaktor	MHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik	KHL		17	0	2	2	2		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Saint Petersburg SKA	KHL		18	1	0	1	8		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Neva SKA	VHL		16	1	11	12	4		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Saint Petersburg SKA	KHL		3	0	1	1	0		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Neva SKA	VHL		22	9	9	18	10		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Saint Petersburg SKA	KHL		34	4	2	6	4		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Syracuse Crunch	AHL		67	10	20	30	24		7	0	1	1	4
2024–25	Syracuse Crunch	AHL		56	7	7	14	21		3	0	0	0	0
KHL totals				108	6	11	17	18		4	0	0	0	0

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2019	Russia	U18			7	3	1	4	0
2020	Russia	WJC			7	0	0	0	0
2021	Russia	WJC	4th		7	0	2	2	2
Junior totals					21	3	3	6	2

References

1. "Lightning sign F Groshev to entry-level deal". tsn.ca. May 1, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
2. "NHL Draft 2020: Rangers get Alexis Lafreniere at No. 1; complete results for all 217 picks". cbssports.com. October 7, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
3. "NHL Draft 2020: Rangers get Alexis Lafreniere at No. 1; complete results for all 217 picks". nhl.com. May 1, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
4. "2025 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 25 Under 25: #10 Maxim Groshev". rawcharge.com. October 7, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
5. "Lightning players to watch at NHL Prospect Tournament". tampabay.com. September 11, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
6. "Lightning recall D Maxim Groshev, re-assign D Steven Santini to AHL Syracuse". nhl.com. December 28, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
7. "Lightning's Maxim Groshev: Earns assist in NHL debut". cbssports.com. December 29, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Eurohockey.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database