Club Owner, Max Gratchev

Max assumed ownership of the Boston Stars Hockey Club in 2015.  Since then he has worked tirelessly to grow the club and build on the legacy of his father Igor Gratchev.  Max continued on in the Major Junior Hockey Leagues (Rimouski and Quebec) culminating in his selection in 2007, by the New York Islanders in the NHL entry draft (4th round, 106th Overall).

After playing in the KHL, AHL & NHL, Max has now dedicated his considerable skills and knowledge to teaching young hockey players. Max is considered one of the premier hockey coaches in the New England area and beyond. His MAXPRO Elite Hockey skills is in demand by other organizations such as the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Junior Hockey league.

"Max is always one of the hardest workers on and off the ice. His skating and positive attitude makes others follow him and try to be better at whatever they're doing. Working with Max would be an amazing experience for any hockey player."
-Arturs Kulda, Winnipeg Jets (NHL)


For a further article on how Max overcame many odds to get to the NHL, please read this article.

Gratchev personifies dedication, determination, grit

Tuesday, 01.12.2010 / 11:15 AM / Prospects By Lindsay Kramer - NHL.com Correspondent

The story of every game is marked on the body of Elmira Jackal rookie forward Maxime Gratchev. If he's red, nicked and sore, he knows he put forth an effort worthy of a paycheck that night.

"If I'm not bruised after every game, I know I didn't play well," said Gratchev, 21. "If I'm not in front of the net, I'm not scoring."