Ivan Nikolayevich Miroshnichenko (Russian: Иван Николаевич Мирошниченко; born 4 February 2004) is a Russian ice hockey forward who currently plays for Omskie Krylia of the Supreme Hockey League (VHL) as a prospect under contract with Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Miroshnichenko was drafted 20th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[1][2]
Ivan Miroshnichenko | |||
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Born |
(2004-02-04) February 4, 2004 (age 18) Ussuriysk, Russia | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
Position | Forward | ||
Shoots | Right | ||
KHL team (P) Cur. team |
Avangard Omsk Omskie Krylia (VHL) | ||
NHL Draft |
20th overall, 2022 Washington Capitals | ||
Playing career | 2021–present |
Miroshnichenko played as a youth through the junior ranks within the HC Vityaz organization. On 27 December 2020, he moved from within Vityaz to fellow KHL club, Avangard Omsk.[3]
During the 2021–22 season while in the VHL with affiliate, Omskie Krylia, on 28 February 2022, Miroshnichenko signed a contract extension with Avangard that will keep him playing in Russia until 2024.[4] In March 2022, Miroshnichenko was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, which prematurely ended his season in the VHL.[5] After receiving treatment in Germany, the cancer went into full remission. Three months after his diagnosis, Miroshnichenko resumed skating in preparation for the next season.[6]
Miroshnichenko scored six goals and eight points playing for Team Russia at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships, winning a silver medal.[7] He was captain of Team Russia at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, winning gold.[8]
Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2020–21 | Omskie Yastreby | MHL | 20 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2021–22 | Omskie Krylia | VHL | 31 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2021–22 | Omskie Yastreby | MHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
VHL totals | 31 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2021 | Russia | U18 | ![]() |
7 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 4 | |
2021 | Russia | HG18 | ![]() |
5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 | |
Junior totals | 12 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 4 |
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by | Washington Capitals first round draft pick 2022 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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