Ivan Demidov (ice hockey)

Ivan Alexeyevich Demidov (Russian: Иван Алексеевич Демидов; born 10 December 2005) is a Russian professional ice hockey winger for SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected fifth overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2024 NHL entry draft.

Ivan Demidov
Born (2005-12-10) 10 December 2005 (age 18)
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 SKA Saint Petersburg
NHL draft 5th overall, 2024
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2022–present

Playing career

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In the Russian Junior Hockey League (MHL), Demidov scored over 1.4 points per game, leading the league in scoring.[1] He made his Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) debut with SKA Saint Petersburg in 2022, at the age of 16.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4][5]

Despite limited playing time with SKA Saint Petersburg to begin the 2024–25 KHL season, Demidov was solid offensively, registering eight points (four goals and four assists) in the team's first ten games. For his efforts, Demidov would be named to the KHL All-Rookie Team[6] as well as earn Rookie of the Month honors for September 2024.[7]

International play

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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

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Regular season and playoffs

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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

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 Russia HG18   5 2 3 5 4
Junior totals 5 2 3 5 4

Awards and honours

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Award Year Ref
KHL
All-Star Game 2022 [9]
MHL
All-Star Game 2023 [10]
Most Valuable Player 2023, 2024 [11]
Kharlamov Cup 2024 [12]

References

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  1. ^ Kennedy, Ian (10 November 2022). "TEN 2024 NHL DRAFT-ELIGIBLE PROSPECTS TO WATCH". The Hockey News. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  2. ^ Lee, Gavin (2 November 2022). "Ivan Demidov Making KHL Debut". ProHockeyRumors.com. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  3. ^ McKenzie, Bob (25 June 2024). "McKenzie's Final Draft Ranking: Many attractive and diverse options after Celebrini". TSN.ca. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Canadiens select Ivan Demidov fifth overall in 2024 NHL Draft". Montreal Canadiens. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024 – via NHL.com.
  5. ^ "Celine Dion surprises crowd, announces Demidov selection at 2024 NHL Draft". Montreal Canadiens. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024 – via NHL.com.
  6. ^ Kontinental Hockey League [@khl_eng] (2 October 2024). "You're up, rookies" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Gagne, Ryan (2 October 2024). "Canadiens Prospect Named Rookie of the Month in KHL". The Hockey News. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  8. ^ Spiker, Brianne (15 November 2022). "Craig's List: Eiserman the early favourite for No. 1 in 2024". TSN.ca. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  9. ^ Griffing, Dylan (15 May 2024). "Film Room: Ivan Demidov is one of the best game breakers heading into the 2024 NHL Draft". EPRinkside.com. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Ivan Demidov - Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Path to stardom: Ivan Demidov". KHL.ru. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  12. ^ Hains, Karine (19 July 2024). "More on Montreal Canadiens Prospect Ivan Demidov". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Montreal Canadiens first round draft pick
2024
Succeeded by