Alexander Romanov (ice hockey, born 2000)

Alexander Stanislavovich Romanov (Russian: Александр Станиславович Романов; born 6 January 2000) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Romanov was selected by the Canadiens with the 38th overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Alexander Romanov
Born (2000-01-06) 6 January 2000
Moscow, Russia
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 208 lb (94 kg; 14 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
Montreal Canadiens
CSKA Moscow
NHL Draft 38th overall, 2018
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2018present

Playing career

On 13 July 2020, Romanov was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens.[1]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Russia
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
2020 Czech Republic
2019 Canada

Romanov represented Russia at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship in Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He finished with one goal and seven assists, anchoring the Russian defence en route to a bronze medal.[2] Romanov was named the best defenceman of the tournament by the IIHF Directorate and was voted to the All-Star team.[3]

Personal life

Romanov's grandfather is Zinetula Bilyaletdinov, who coached the Russian national ice hockey team from 2011 to 2014.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2016–17MHC Krylya SovetovMHL 151232
2017–18Krasnaya ArmiyaMHL 37771437
2018–19CSKA MoscowKHL 4313412 40002
2019–20CSKA MoscowKHL 4307714 40000
KHL totals 861101126 80002

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2018 Russia WJC18 6th 5 1 2 3 0
2019 Russia WJC 7 1 7 8 0
2020 Russia WJC 7 1 5 6 2
Junior totals 19 3 14 17 2

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
KHL
Gagarin Cup (CSKA Moscow) 2019 [5]
International
WJC Best Defenceman (Directorate) 2019 [6]
WJC Best Defenceman (Media All-Stars) [7]

References

  1. "Canadiens agree to terms with Alexander Romanov". Montreal Canadiens. 8 May 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  2. "IIHF - statistics 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  3. Merk, Martin (2019-01-06). "IIHF - Poehling MVP". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  4. Cowan, Stu (June 26, 2018). "Alexander Romanov was a surprise pick by Canadiens at NHL Draft". montrealgazette.com. Montreal Gazette. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  5. "CSKA lifts the Gagarin Cup". Kontinental Hockey League. 2019-04-19. Retrieved 2019-04-19.
  6. BEST PLAYERS SELECTED BY THE DIRECTORATE
  7. "Media All-Stars" (PDF). IIHF. 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2019-01-10.


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