Ivan Demidov (Russian: Иван Демидов; born 10 December 2005) is a Russian professional ice hockey winger for SKA-1946 of the Russian Junior Hockey League (MHL) as a prospect to SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).[1] He was selected fifth overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.[2][3]
Playing career
In the Russian Junior Hockey League (MHL), Demidov scored over 1.4 points per game, leading the league in scoring.[4] He made his Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) debut with SKA Saint Petersburg in 2022, at the age of 16.[5]
The presumptive second overall pick due to his passing and goal-scoring abilities according to scouts, Bob McKenzie speculated Demidov might fall on draft day due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[6]
International play
Demidov won a gold medal with Team Russia at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, scoring five points in five games.[7]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2021–22 | SKA Varyagi | MHL | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | SKA-1946 | MHL | 13 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | SKA Saint Petersburg | KHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | SKA Varyagi | MHL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | SKA-1946 | MHL | 41 | 19 | 43 | 62 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 6 | ||
| 2023–24 | SKA Saint Petersburg | KHL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | SKA-Neva | VHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | SKA-1946 | MHL | 30 | 23 | 37 | 60 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 37 | ||
| KHL totals | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Russia | HG18 | 
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | |
| Junior totals | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | ||||
References
- ^ Wheeler, Scott. "2024 NHL Draft ranking: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler's preseason top 32". The Athletic. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ Alanen, Lassi. "Ivan Demidov's skill makes him one of hockey's most dynamic prospects". eprinkside. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Ivan Demidov - Stats, Contract, Salary & More". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Kennedy, Ian (10 November 2022). "TEN 2024 NHL DRAFT-ELIGIBLE PROSPECTS TO WATCH". The Hockey News. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ Lee, Gavin (2 November 2022). "Ivan Demidov Making KHL Debut". Pro Hockey Rumors. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ McKenzie, Bob. "McKenzie's Final Draft Ranking: Many attractive and diverse options after Celebrini". TSN. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ Spiker, Brianne (15 November 2022). "Craig's List: Eiserman the early favourite for No. 1 in 2024". TSN. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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