Eliezer Sherbatov
Encyclopedia
Eliezer "Eli" Sherbatov (born 9 October 1991 in Rehovot
, Israel
) is an Israeli-Canadian ice hockey player, currently on a try-out contract with HC Neuilly-sur-Marne of the French Ligue Magnus
.
Sherbatov, who is Jewish, moved with his family from Israel to Laval, Quebec
when he was two years old. His parents were originally from Moscow
, Russia
and fans of the Montreal Canadiens
. According to Sherbatov, his family was permitted entry into Canada by immigration officials because his father said he wanted him to be like Guy Lafleur
.
Sherbatov began playing major junior hockey in Canada during the 2009–10 season with the Montreal Junior Hockey Club
, playing in 62 games and recording 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists). He played 37 games with Montreal again in 2010–11 before being traded to Baie-Comeau.
In 2008 Sherbatov attending training camp with the Montreal Junior club, and spent the 2008–09 season with Laval-Bourassa Rousseau Sports of the Quebec Midget AAA Hockey League where he led the team in scoring.
Even though he has not returned to Israel since moving to Canada, Sherbatov has played extensively for the Israel national ice hockey team
, drawing international attention when he played in the World under-18 championship at age 13 at the Division III level in 2005. He played again with the under-18 team in 2008, and the senior team at the 2010 IIHF World Championship Division II
at age 19. Sherbatov became an internet sensation after scoring a highlight goal against Greece at the 2011 IIHF World Championship Division III
. Sherbatov led the tournament in scoring and was named best forward.
Rehovot
Rehovot is a city in the Center District of Israel, about south of Tel Aviv. According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics , at the end of 2009 the city had a total population of 112,700. Rehovot's official website estimates the population at 114,000.Rehovot was built on the site of Doron,...
, Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
) is an Israeli-Canadian ice hockey player, currently on a try-out contract with HC Neuilly-sur-Marne of the French Ligue Magnus
Ligue Magnus
-Former Teams:*Bisons de Neuilly-sur-Marne*Orques d'Anglet*Sangliers Arvernes*Corsaires de Dunkerque*Albatros de Brest*Jets de Viry-Essonne-Defunct Teams:*Diables Noirs de Tours*Hockey Club de Mulhouse*Séquanes de Besançon*Flammes Bleues de Reims...
.
Sherbatov, who is Jewish, moved with his family from Israel to Laval, Quebec
Laval, Quebec
Laval is a Canadian city and a region in southwestern Quebec. It is the largest suburb of Montreal, the third largest municipality in the province of Quebec, and the 14th largest city in Canada with a population of 368,709 in 2006...
when he was two years old. His parents were originally from Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
and fans of the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
. According to Sherbatov, his family was permitted entry into Canada by immigration officials because his father said he wanted him to be like Guy Lafleur
Guy Lafleur
Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey...
.
Sherbatov began playing major junior hockey in Canada during the 2009–10 season with the Montreal Junior Hockey Club
Montreal Junior Hockey Club
The Montreal Junior Hockey Club were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The team is based out of the Verdun Auditorium, in Verdun, Quebec. The St. John's Fog Devils franchise relocated at the conclusion of the 2007–08 QMJHL season...
, playing in 62 games and recording 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists). He played 37 games with Montreal again in 2010–11 before being traded to Baie-Comeau.
In 2008 Sherbatov attending training camp with the Montreal Junior club, and spent the 2008–09 season with Laval-Bourassa Rousseau Sports of the Quebec Midget AAA Hockey League where he led the team in scoring.
Even though he has not returned to Israel since moving to Canada, Sherbatov has played extensively for the Israel national ice hockey team
Israel national ice hockey team
The Israeli National Ice Hockey Team is the national ice hockey team of Israel. They are currently ranked 39th as of 2010 by the International Ice Hockey Federation.-History:...
, drawing international attention when he played in the World under-18 championship at age 13 at the Division III level in 2005. He played again with the under-18 team in 2008, and the senior team at the 2010 IIHF World Championship Division II
2010 IIHF World Championship Division II
The 2010 IIHF World Championship Division II was an international Ice Hockey tournament run by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The tournament was contested from April 10–17, 2010. Participants in this tournament were separated into two separate tournament groups. The Group A tournament was...
at age 19. Sherbatov became an internet sensation after scoring a highlight goal against Greece at the 2011 IIHF World Championship Division III
2011 IIHF World Championship Division III
The 2011 IIHF World Championship Division III is an international Ice Hockey tournament run by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The tournament will be contested from April 11–17, 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa. Prior to the start of the tournament, the Mongolian national team announced...
. Sherbatov led the tournament in scoring and was named best forward.