Alexander Volkov (ice hockey)

Alexander Vladimirovich Volkov (Russian: Александр Владимирович Волков: born August 2, 1997) is an Russian professional ice hockey winger who is currently playing as a prospect to the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Lightning in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Volkov won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Lightning in 2020.

Alexander Volkov
Born (1997-08-02) August 2, 1997
Moscow, Russia
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shoots Left
NHL team Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL Draft 48th overall, 2017
Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career 2016–present

Playing career

Juniors

Volkov developed as junior age player in the SKA Saint Petersburg farm system. In his second season Volkov helped SKA-1946 Saint Petersburg of the MHL to capture the Kharlamov Cup as league champion. Volkov split his final season of draft eligibility between playing for the SKA-1946 Saint Petersburg and SKA-Neva St. Petersburg of the VHL. Volkov skated in 128 games within the SKA system, recording 33 goals and 61 points. At the end of the season Volkov's contract ended with SKA St. Petersburg. Volkov was drafted 48th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. On June 29, 2017, Volkov signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Lightning.[1][2]

Professional

On October 29, 2019, Volkov was informed by Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois that he would be making his NHL debut the following night.[3] The Lightning formally announced Volkov's recall from the Syracuse Crunch on October 30, 2019.[4] Volkov made his NHL debut that night in a 7–6 win over the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center.[5][6] On January 14, 2020, Volkov recorded his first career NHL assist and point in a 4-3 Lightning shootout win over the visiting Los Angeles Kings at Amalie Arena.[7][8]

Volkov was one of the eight players called up to the Lightning for their training camp prior to the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.[9]

Volkov made his Stanley Cup playoff debut in Game 6 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, drawing a tripping penalty which led to the Cup winning power play goal, as the Lightning would win Game 6 and defeat the Dallas Stars in 6 games, winning the Stanley Cup.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 SKA-1946 Saint Petersburg MHL 16 2 2 4 6 5 0 0 0 0
2014–15 SKA-1946 Saint Petersburg MHL 54 11 8 19 36 17 1 1 2 4
2015–16 SKA-1946 Saint Petersburg MHL 42 16 11 27 34 3 0 0 0 0
2016–17 SKA-1946 Saint Petersburg MHL 16 6 5 11 12 4 2 2 4 2
2016–17 SKA-Neva St. Petersburg VHL 15 3 0 3 4 8 1 2 3 6
2017–18 Syracuse Crunch AHL 75 23 22 45 63 7 3 3 6 8
2018–19 Syracuse Crunch AHL 74 23 25 48 61 4 1 0 1 2
2019–20 Syracuse Crunch AHL 46 9 21 30 26 — — — — —
2019–20 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 9 0 1 1 6 1 0 0 0 0
NHL totals 9 0 1 1 6 1 0 0 0 0

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2014 Russia IH18 5th 4 0 0 0 2
Junior totals 4 0 0 0 2

Awards and honors
Award Year
MHL
Kharlamov Cup 2015
NHL
Stanley Cup champion (Tampa Bay Lightning) 2020 [10]

References
  1. "Alexander Volkov has gone from off-the-radar pick to bona fide Lightning prospect". SB Nation: Raw Charge. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  2. "Lightning sign Alex Volkov to entry-level contract". NHL.com. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  3. @JoeSmithTB (30 October 2019). "Alex Volkov was in bed around 11 last night when GM Julien BriseBois called him to let him know he'd make #NHL debut tonight" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. "Lightning recall three players from Syracuse Crunch". NHL.com. October 30, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  5. @TBLightning (30 October 2019). "Let's make this thing official. Congrats, Volky!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. "Johnson lifts Lightning past Devils 7-6". baynews9.com. October 30, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  7. @BBurnsNHL (14 January 2020). "Killorn scores his 19th of the season, tying his career high. Volkov will record his first career NHL point" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. "Kings cannot finish strong, fall to Lightning in shootout". latimes.com. January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  9. "Lightning announce 2020 training camp roster, schedule". nhl.com/lightning. July 13, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  10. "Tampa Bay Lightning win Stanley Cup in Pandemic Bubble". New York Times. September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
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