Alexander Nikishin

Alexander Nikishin (born 2 October 2001) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for HC Spartak Moscow in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Alexander Nikishin
Born (2001-10-02) 2 October 2001
Oryol, Russia
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
KHL team Spartak Moscow
National team  Russia
NHL Draft 69th overall, 2020
Carolina Hurricanes
Playing career 2019present

Playing career

Nikishin made his KHL debut for HC Spartak Moskva during the 2019–20 season. He was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 3rd round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft with the 69th overall pick.[1][2]

International play

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  ROC
Olympic Games
2022 Beijing

On 23 January 2022, Nikishin was named to the roster to represent Russian Olympic Committee athletes at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 MHC Krylya Sovetov MHL 62 8 17 25 55
2019–20 Spartak Moscow KHL 29 0 3 3 2 3 0 1 1 5
2019–20 MHK Spartak MHL 6 0 3 3 4 2 0 0 0 2
2019–20 Khimik Voskresensk VHL 2 0 0 0 0
2020–21 Spartak Moscow KHL 20 1 4 5 4 4 0 0 0 2
2020–21 MHK Spartak MHL 1 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2
2020–21 Khimik Voskresensk VHL 3 0 3 3 0 2 0 0 0 0
2021–22 Spartak Moscow KHL 46 8 4 12 39 3 1 1 2 0
2021–22 Khimik Voskresensk VHL 3 0 2 2 2
KHL totals 95 9 11 20 45 10 1 2 3 7

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2022 ROC OG 6 0 0 0 4
Senior totals 6 0 0 0 4

References

  1. "Alexander Nikishin". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  2. "2020 NHL Draft: Complete results, list of picks for Rounds 1-7". NBC. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  3. "ROC targets repeat gold". International Ice Hockey Federation. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
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