Ivan Miroshnichenko (ice hockey)
Ivan Nikolayevich Miroshnichenko (Russian: Иван Николаевич Мирошниченко; born 4 February 2004) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Hershey Bears in the American Hockey League as a prospect under contract with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). Miroshnichenko was drafted 20th overall by the Capitals in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[1][2]
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 4, 2004 Ussuriysk, Russia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Washington Capitals Avangard Omsk | ||
| NHL Draft |
20th overall, 2022 Washington Capitals | ||
| Playing career | 2021–present | ||
Playing career
Miroshnichenko played as a youth through the junior ranks within the HC Vityaz organization. On 27 December 2020, he moved from within Vityaz to fellow Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) club, Avangard Omsk.[3]
During the 2021–22 season while in the VHL with affiliate, Omskie Krylia, on 28 February 2022, Miroshnichenko signed a contract extension with Avangard that will keep him playing in Russia until 2024.[4] In March 2022, Miroshnichenko was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, which prematurely ended his season in the VHL.[5] After receiving treatment in Germany, the cancer went into full remission. Three months after his diagnosis, Miroshnichenko resumed skating in preparation for the next season.[6]
On 1 May 2023, Miroshnichenko left the KHL and signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals.[7]
International play
Miroshnichenko scored six goals and eight points playing for Russia at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships, winning a silver medal.[8] He was Russia's captain at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, winning gold.[9]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2020–21 | Omskie Yastreby | MHL | 20 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Omskie Krylia | VHL | 31 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Omskie Yastreby | MHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Avangard Omsk | KHL | 23 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Omskie Krylia | VHL | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Omskie Yastreby | MHL | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 27 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | ||
| KHL totals | 23 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
References
- Cosentino, Sam. "Sportsnet's 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings: December Edition". Sportsnet. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- Potvin, Blain. "Team Russia: 3 Players to Watch at 2022 World Junior Championship". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- "Avangard sign junior Ivan Miroshnichenko" (in Russian). Avangard Omsk. 27 December 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- "Hawks sign Miroshnichenko to three-year contract" (in Russian). Avangard Omsk. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- Leahy, Sean (2022-03-03). "2022 draft prospect Miroshnichenko diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma". NBC Sports. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- Ellis, Steven. "Ivan Miroshnichenko is One of the Best Stories of the 2022 NHL Draft". The Hockey News. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- "Capitals sign Ivan Miroshnichenko". Washington Capitals. 1 May 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ELLIS, STEVEN. "DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE IVAN MIROSHNICHENKO". The Hockey News. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- O'Brien, Derek. "Miroshnichenko the "ultimate player"". IIHF. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database