In this name that follows East Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Vladimirovich and the family name is Volkov.

Alexander Vladimirovich Volkov (Russian: Александр Владимирович Волков; born 2 August 1997) is a Russian professional ice hockey winger for HC Dinamo Minsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second round (48th overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Volkov won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Lightning in 2020.

Playing career

Juniors

Volkov developed as junior age player in the SKA Saint Petersburg farm system. In his second season Volkov helped SKA-1946 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 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 29 June 2017, Volkov signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Lightning.[1][2]

Professional

On 29 October 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 30 October.[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 14 January 2020, Volkov recorded his first career NHL assist and point in a 4–3 shootout against the 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 Finals,[10] drawing a tripping penalty which led to the Stanley Cup-winning power play goal, as the Lightning would win Game 6 and defeat the Dallas Stars in 6 games, winning the Stanley Cup.[citation needed]

In the following pandemic-delayed 2020–21 season, Volkov remained on the Lightning's opening night roster and on 13 February 2021, Volkov scored his first career NHL goal which came against the Florida Panthers.[11] After posting three goals and five points through 19 games with the Lightning, on 24 March, Volkov was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Antoine Morand and a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.[12]

On 26 October 2021, Volkov was placed on unconditional waivers by the Ducks,[13] and he then signed a four-year contract with SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) on 27 October.[14]

Following two seasons within SKA Saint Petersburg, Volkov was traded to Belarusian KHL club, HC Dinamo Minsk, on 17 May 2023.[15]

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 MHL 16 2 2 4 6 5 0 0 0 0
2014–15 SKA-1946 MHL 54 11 8 19 36 17 1 1 2 4
2015–16 SKA-1946 MHL 42 16 11 27 34 3 0 0 0 0
2016–17 SKA-1946 MHL 16 6 5 11 12 4 2 2 4 2
2016–17 SKA-Neva 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
2020–21 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 19 3 2 5 4 — — — — —
2020–21 Anaheim Ducks NHL 18 4 4 8 2 — — — — —
2021–22 San Diego Gulls AHL 2 0 1 1 2 — — — — —
2021–22 SKA Saint Petersburg KHL 19 1 3 4 2 16 3 2 5 6
2022–23 SKA Saint Petersburg KHL 58 14 11 25 16 11 3 2 5 8
2023–24 Dinamo Minsk KHL 68 19 23 42 56 6 1 1 2 2
NHL totals 46 7 7 14 12 1 0 0 0 0
KHL totals 145 34 37 71 74 33 7 5 12 16

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 2020 [16]

References

  1. ^ "Alexander Volkov has gone from off-the-radar pick to bona fide Lightning prospect". Raw Charge. SB Nation: Raw Charge. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Lightning sign Alex Volkov to entry-level contract". NHL.com. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 31 October 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. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 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. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 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". Los Angeles Times. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  9. ^ "Lightning announce 2020 training camp roster, schedule". nhl.com/lightning. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  10. ^ "Point scores, Lightning lead Stars 1-0 after 1st in Game 6". ESPN. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2021. Alexander Volkov made his NHL playoff debut for Tampa Bay...
  11. ^ "Lightning fall to Panthers for first home loss". gctelegram.com. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  12. ^ "Lightning acquire F Antoine Morand, 2023 seventh-round pick from Anaheim". 24 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  13. ^ "Alexander Volkov: Placed on unconditional waivers". CBSSports.com. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  14. ^ "Alexander Volkov is returning to SKA!". ska.ru. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  15. ^ "As a result of the trade, Stanley Cup winner Alexander Volkov moves to Dinamo Minsk" (in Russian). HC Dinamo Minsk. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  16. ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning win Stanley Cup in Pandemic Bubble". New York Times. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
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