Denis Metlyuk Explained

Denis Metlyuk
Position:Left wing
Played For:HC Lada Togliatti
Ak Bars Kazan
Salavat Yulaev Ufa
HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
HC Khimik Voskresensk
Shoots:Left
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:203
Birth Date:30 January 1972
Birth Place:Tolyatti, Russia, U.S.S.R.
Draft:31st overall
Draft Team:Philadelphia Flyers
Draft Year:1992
Career Start:1991
Career End:2007

Denis Metlyuk (born January 30, 1972) is a former Russian professional ice hockey player who played in the Russian Superleague (RSL).[1] Metlyuk was drafted in the second round of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers and played parts of two seasons in North America for the Hershey Bears, the Flyers' AHL affiliate at the time.[2] He played 14 seasons in the RSL for HC Lada Togliatti, Ak Bars Kazan, Salavat Yulaev Ufa, HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, and HC Khimik Voskresensk.[1] He is the brother of Filipp Metlyuk.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Denis Metlyuk at eliteprospects.com . www.eliteprospects.com . 9 October 2023.
  2. Web site: Denis Metlyuk Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com . www.hockeydb.com . 9 October 2023.