Roman Rukavishnikov Explained

Team:Spartak Moscow
League:KHL
Former Teams:Atlant Moscow Oblast
SKA Saint Petersburg
Ak Bars Kazan
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:214
Shoots:Left
Birth Date:20 July 1992
Birth Place:Moscow, Russia
Career Start:2011

Roman Rukavishnikov (born July 20, 1992) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for HC Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).[1]

During his sixth season with SKA Saint Petersburg in the 2019–20 season, Rukavishnikov was traded alongside Viktor Tikhonov to Ak Bars Kazan in exchange for Igor Ozhiganov on 7 November 2019.[2]

Following two further seasons with Ak Bars, Rukavishnikov returned to SKA Saint Petersburg as a free agent on 1 May 2022, signing a three-year contract.[3] After just one season into his second tenure with SKA, Rukavishnikov left the club to sign a two-year contract with HC Spartak Moscow on 24 July 2023.[4]

Awards and honors

AwardYear
KHL
Gagarin Cup (SKA Saint Petersburg)2015, 2017[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roman Rukavishnikov player profile . eliteprospects.com . 2013-04-05 . 2013-04-05.
  2. Web site: Roman Rukavishnikov and Viktor Tikhonov at Ak Bars . . 7 November 2019 . 7 November 2019.
  3. Web site: Roman Rukavishnikov returns to SKA . . 1 May 2022 . 1 May 2022 . Russian.
  4. Web site: Roman Rukavishnikov . . 24 July 2023 . 24 July 2023 . Russian .
  5. Web site: Metallurg Magnitogorsk 3 SKA St. Petersburg 5 . . 2017-04-16 . . 2017-04-16.