Ivan Demidov (ice hockey)
| Ivan Demidov | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
10 December 2005 Sergiyev Posad, Russia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0.5 in (184 cm) | ||
| Weight | 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| KHL team (P) Cur. team |
SKA Saint Petersburg SKA-1946 (MHL) | ||
| NHL draft |
5th overall, 2024 Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 2022–present | ||
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 of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.[2]
Playing career[edit]
In the Russian Junior Hockey League (MHL), Demidov scored over 1.4 points per game, leading the league in scoring.[3] He made his Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) debut with SKA Saint Petersburg in 2022, at the age of 16.[4]
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.[5] He was ultimately selected fifth overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, which was announced by prominent Canadian singer Celine Dion.[6][7]
International play[edit]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's ice hockey | ||
Representing  Russia
| ||
| Hlinka Gretzky Cup | ||
 |
2021 Czech Republic/Slovakia | |
Demidov won a gold medal with Team Russia at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, scoring five points in five games.[8]
Career statistics[edit]
Regular season and playoffs[edit]
| 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[edit]
| 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[edit]
- ^ Wheeler, Scott (14 August 2023). "2024 NHL Draft ranking: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler's preseason top 32". The Athletic. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "Ivan Demidov - Stats, Contract, Salary & More". 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 (25 June 2024). "McKenzie's Final Draft Ranking: Many attractive and diverse options after Celebrini". TSN.ca. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Canadiens select Ivan Demidov fifth overall in 2024 NHL Draft". Montreal Canadiens. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024 – via NHL.com.
- ^ "Celine Dion surprises crowd, announces Demidov selection at 2024 NHL Draft". Montreal Canadiens. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024 – via NHL.com.
- ^ Spiker, Brianne (15 November 2022). "Craig's List: Eiserman the early favourite for No. 1 in 2024". TSN.ca. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
External links[edit]
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database