Nikita Sergeyevich Guslistov (Russian: Никита Сергеевич Гуслистов; born 30 May 2002) is a Russian professional ice hockey player for Severstal Cherepovets of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Nikita Guslistov
Born (2002-05-30) 30 May 2002 (age 21)
Cherepovets, Russia
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
KHL team Severstal Cherepovets
NHL draft 209th overall, 2021
Carolina Hurricanes
Playing career 2020–present

Playing career edit

Guslistov made his professional debut for Severstal Cherepovets during the 2020–21 season. At 18-years old, 242 days, he became the youngest player ever to captain a KHL team, surpassing the previous record held by Vladimir Tarasenko.[1] He also became the youngest player to ever score a hat-trick for Cherepovets.[2] He was drafted in the seventh round, 209th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[3]

International play edit

Guslistov played for Russia at the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[4][5] He played two games before the tournament was cancelled and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Career statistics edit

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2019–20 Almaz Cherepovets MHL 56 9 7 16 4 4 0 0 0 0
2020–21 Almaz Cherepovets MHL 23 14 8 22 2 3 0 1 1 2
2020–21 Severstal Cherepovets KHL 28 5 2 7 0 5 1 1 2 0
2021–22 Severstal Cherepovets KHL 34 6 7 13 2 7 0 2 2 2
2021–22 Almaz Cherepovets MHL 1 0 0 0 0
2022–23 Severstal Cherepovets KHL 52 4 11 15 8 7 1 0 1 0
2023–24 Severstal Cherepovets KHL 26 0 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 0
2023–24 Buran Voronezh VHL 8 2 3 5 0 2 0 2 2 0
KHL totals 140 15 21 36 10 23 2 3 5 2

References edit

  1. ^ "Youth and experience — the KHL week in review". en.khl.ru. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  2. ^ Ohari, Alex (27 July 2021). "Hurricanes' 2021 Draft Class Loaded with Intriguing Talent". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  3. ^ Lavalette, Cory (25 July 2021). "Hurricanes make 13 picks in NHL Draft". North State Journal. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  4. ^ "10 Canes Prospects Selected For World Juniors". NHL.com. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  5. ^ Kim, Josh (15 December 2021). "2022 World Junior Championship Team Russia Final Roster". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved 24 December 2021.

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