Denis Metlyuk (born January 30, 1972) is a former Russian professional ice hockey player who played in the Russian Superleague (RSL).[1] Metlyuk was drafted in the second round of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers and played parts of two seasons in North America for the Hershey Bears, the Flyers' AHL affiliate at the time.[2] He played 14 seasons in the RSL for HC Lada Togliatti, Ak Bars Kazan, Salavat Yulaev Ufa, HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, and HC Khimik Voskresensk.[1] He is the brother of Filipp Metlyuk.[1]

Denis Metlyuk
Born (1972-01-30) January 30, 1972 (age 52)
Tolyatti, Russia, U.S.S.R.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for HC Lada Togliatti
Ak Bars Kazan
Salavat Yulaev Ufa
HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
HC Khimik Voskresensk
NHL draft 31st overall, 1992
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 1991–2007

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Denis Metlyuk at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Denis Metlyuk Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
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