Flyers' prospect Maksim Sokolovskii lifts 1,000-pound tire during training
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:09 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Maksim Sokolovskii, a Philadelphia Flyers prospect, lifted a 1,000-pound tire in an offseason training video. The 6-foot-7, 240-pound defenseman, who scored eight points last season, is set to join the University of Maine next year. Sokolovskii's strength was showcased in a promotional video by the OHL London Knights, who highlighted ticket sales. Following a strong performance at the Flyers' development camp, Sokolovskii is viewed as the top defense prospect for Philadelphia.
- •Maksim Sokolovskii lifts a 1,000-pound tire in training video
- •He is set to join UMaine for the next season
- •The defenseman was drafted by the Flyers in 2026
- •Sokolovskii showed impressive skills at Flyers development camp
- •OHL London Knights promoted ticket sales with the video
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Flyers' Maksim Sokolovskii Lifts 1,000-lb. Tire in Offseason Training Video
"The Flyers prospect has a terrifying physical ceiling, showcasing his readiness to bully collegiate competition ahead joining UMaine's blue line next season.
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