Alexander Avtsin

Alexander Avtsin
Born March 19, 1991 (1991-03-19) (age 20)
Moscow, Soviet Union
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
Montreal Canadiens
Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL)
HC Dynamo Moscow
NHL Draft 109th overall, 2009
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2009–present

Alexander Avtsin (born March 19, 1991) is a Russian professional ice hockey player and prospect for the Montreal Canadiens. He is currently playing for their American Hockey League affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs

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Playing career

Avtsin was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the fourth round of the 2009 entry draft, 109th overall while within the HC Dynamo Moscow organization in the Kontinental Hockey League. He was also drafted 43rd overall in the Canadian Hockey League draft by the Quebec Remparts, but opted to remain in Russia.

On July 2, 2010, Avtsin came to a mutual agreement with HC Dynamo Moscow to leave the team. He plans on going to Montreal for training camp and if he does not make the team is willing to play for the Canadiens' farm team, the Hamilton Bulldogs.[1]

On July 15, 2010, Avtsin agreed to terms on a three-years entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens.[2]

Career statistics

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2008–09 HC Dynamo Moscow-2 RUS-3 76 56 54 110 130
2009–10 MHC Dynamo MHL 12 4 5 9 20
2009–10 HC Dynamo Moscow KHL 30 3 6 9 10
2010–11 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 58 5 15 20 22 4 0 2 2 2
KHL totals 30 3 6 9 10
AHL totals 58 5 15 20 22 4 0 2 2 2

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