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]

Roman Rukavishnikov
Born (1992-07-20) July 20, 1992 (age 32)
Moscow, Russia
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
KHL team
Former teams
Spartak Moscow
Atlant Moscow Oblast
SKA Saint Petersburg
Ak Bars Kazan
Playing career 2011–present

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

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

References

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  1. ^ "Roman Rukavishnikov player profile". eliteprospects.com. 2013-04-05. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
  2. ^ "Roman Rukavishnikov and Viktor Tikhonov at Ak Bars". Ak Bars Kazan. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Roman Rukavishnikov returns to SKA" (in Russian). SKA Saint Petersburg. 1 May 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Roman Rukavishnikov" (in Russian). HC Spartak Moscow. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Metallurg Magnitogorsk 3 SKA St. Petersburg 5". Kontinental Hockey League. 2017-04-16. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
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