Maxim Shabanov is Rookie of the 18th KHL Week

Best rookie for the first time in his career  was forward Maxim Shabanov, who scored 2 (1+1) points in two games of the 18th KHL week, opening his goal-scoring account in the Jan 10 Traktor’s win over Kunlun Red Star. Shabanov posted no negative ratings, ending the week with a plus-2 differential.