Mikhail Gulyayev (born 26 April 2005) is a Russian professional ice hockey player for Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was drafted 31st overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Mikhail Gulyayev
Born (2005-04-26) 26 April 2005 (age 19)
Novosibirsk, Russia
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
KHL team Avangard Omsk
NHL draft 31st overall, 2023
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2022–present

Playing career edit

During the 2022–23 season, Gulyayev split time in the MHL, VHL and KHL.[1] He made his professional debut for Avangard Omsk where he recorded one assist in 13 games.[2][3]

International play edit

Medal record
Representing   Russia
Ice hockey
Winter Youth Olympics
  2020 Lausanne

Gulyayev represented Russia at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics where he recorded one assist in four games and won a gold medal.[4]

Career statistics edit

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2021–22 Omskie Yastreby MHL 54 7 28 35 24 13 0 5 5 4
2022–23 Omskie Yastreby MHL 22 2 23 25 18 17 2 8 10 2
2022–23 Omskie Krylia VHL 12 0 4 4 4
2022–23 Avangard Omsk KHL 13 0 1 1 6
2023–24 Avangard Omsk KHL 64 4 8 12 8 12 2 1 3 2
KHL totals 77 4 9 13 14 12 2 1 3 2

References edit

  1. ^ Rawal, Evan (28 June 2023). "Avalanche Select Defenseman Mikhail Gulyayev at 31st Overall". coloradohockeynow.com. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  2. ^ Petersen, Will (28 June 2023). "At pick No. 31 in the NHL Draft, the Avalanche take a defenseman". denversports.com. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  3. ^ Durando, Bennett (28 June 2023). "Avalanche draft center Calum Ritchie with No. 27 pick in 2023 NHL draft". The Denver Post. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  4. ^ Merk, Martin (22 January 2020). "This time it's gold for Russia". IIHF.com. Retrieved 28 June 2023.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Colorado Avalanche first round draft pick
2023
Succeeded by
Incumbent