Denis Metlyuk (born January 30, 1972) is a former Russian professional ice hockey player who played in the Russian Superleague (RSL).[1] Metlyuk was drafted in the second round of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers and played parts of two seasons in North America for the Hershey Bears, the Flyers' AHL affiliate at the time.[2] He played 14 seasons in the RSL for HC Lada Togliatti, Ak Bars Kazan, Salavat Yulaev Ufa, HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, and HC Khimik Voskresensk.[1] He is the brother of Filipp Metlyuk.[1]
| Denis Metlyuk | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
January 30, 1972 Tolyatti, Russia, U.S.S.R. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
HC Lada Togliatti Ak Bars Kazan Salavat Yulaev Ufa HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk HC Khimik Voskresensk | ||
| NHL draft |
31st overall, 1992 Philadelphia Flyers | ||
| Playing career | 1991–2007 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c "Denis Metlyuk at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "Denis Metlyuk Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
External links
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