Evgeny Svechnikov

Evgeny Svechnikov
Born (1996-10-31) October 31, 1996
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, RUS
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Left Wing / Center
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
Detroit Red Wings
Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)
Ak Bars Kazan
NHL Draft 19th overall, 2015
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 2013present

Evgeny Svechnikov (Russian: Евгений Свечников; born October 31, 1996) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL). He was drafted 19th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

In 2012, soon after his move to Kazan in 2010, Svechnikov began his junior career playing for Bars and Irbis, junior teams of the Ak Bars Kazan club system. He made his pro debut with Ak Bars before reaching the age of 17, during the 2013–14 season.[1]

Svechnikov was drafted in the second round, 63rd overall, in the 2013 CHL Import Draft by the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and committed to the organization for the 2014–15 season.[2] In his rookie season, he finished third in club scoring, and ranked second among QMJHL rookies with 32 goals and 46 assists in 55 games. He led his team in points-per-game at 1.42. Following an outstanding rookie season, he was named to the QMJHL All-Rookie Team and featured in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.[3]

On June 26, 2015, Svechinkov was drafted 19th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.[4][5] On October 2, 2015 the Red Wings signed Svechinkov to a three-year, entry-level contract.[6]

During the 2015–16 season, Svechnikov recorded 32 goals and 47 assists in 50 games. His 79 points ranked second on the team and tied for 18th in the QMJHL, while his 47 assists placed 17th and his 13 power play goals tied for eighth.

On April 24, 2016, Svechnikov was assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL).[7]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Russia
Ice hockey
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
2013 Canada
IIHF World U20 Championship
2016 Finland

Svechnikov represented Russia at the 2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he recorded seven goals and one assist in six games, and won a silver medal. Svechnikov represented Russia at the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he won a silver medal.

Personal

Svechnikov was born in Neftegorsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, but following the 1995 Neftegorsk earthquake his family moved to Barnaul.[8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2012–13 Bars Kazan MHL 34 9 9 18 34 4 1 1 2 2
2013–14 Bars Kazan MHL 29 14 13 27 68 6 4 1 5 14
2013–14 Ak Bars Kazan KHL 3 0 0 0 0
2014–15 Cape Breton Screaming Eagles QMJHL 55 32 46 78 70 7 1 6 7 14
2015–16 Cape Breton Screaming Eagles QMJHL 50 32 47 79 97 13 4 11 15 8
2015–16 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 2 0 1 1 0
KHL totals 3 0 0 0 0

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2013 Russia U17 2nd, silver medalist(s) 6 7 1 8 8
2013 Russia IH18 4th 4 0 0 0 8
2013 Russia U18 4th 7 0 1 1 4
2014 Russia U18 5th 5 3 4 7 4
2016 Russia WJC 2nd, silver medalist(s) 7 0 0 0 6
Junior totals 29 10 6 16 30

Awards and honours

Award Year
QMJHL
QMJHL All-Rookie Team 2015 [9]

References

  1. Evgeny Svechnikov's profile and statistics (also in Russian) at KHL.ru.
  2. "Svechnikov commits to Cape Breton". Cape Breton Screaming Eagles'. 2014-05-29. Retrieved 2014-05-29.
  3. "Screaming Eagles Svechnikov named CHL player-of-the-week". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. 2015-01-13. Retrieved 2015-01-13.
  4. Roose, Bill (2015-06-26). "Wings land big Russian in first round". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved 2015-06-26.
  5. "Screaming Eagles' Svechnikov picked in first round of NHL entry draft". Cape Breton Post. 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2015-06-27.
  6. Kujawa, Kyle (October 2, 2015). "Red Wings agree to terms with Svechnikov". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  7. Pearson, Jason (April 24, 2016). "Svechnikov, Hicketts go to Grand Rapids". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
  8. "Svechnikov interviewed by Kazan". Ak Bars Kazan. 2013-05-05. Retrieved 2015-04-05.
  9. "The 411 on Evgeny Svechnikov". 'Sportsnet.ca. 2015-05-30. Retrieved 2015-05-30.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Dylan Larkin
Detroit Red Wings first round draft pick
2015
Succeeded by
Dennis Cholowski
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