Yaroslav Askarov
Askarov with the Milwaukee Admirals during the 2023 Calder Cup playoffs.
Born (2002-06-16) 16 June 2002
Omsk, Russia
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
Nashville Predators
Milwaukee Admirals (AHL)
SKA Saint Petersburg
NHL Draft 11th overall, 2020
Nashville Predators
Playing career 2019present

Yaroslav Vladimirovich Askarov (Russian: Ярослав Владимирович Аскаров; born 16 June 2002) is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Milwaukee Admirals in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] He was selected eleventh overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, where he was considered as the top ranked goaltender.[2][3]

Playing career

Askarov played as a youth with Buldogi St. Petersburg at the under-16 level in 2017 before joining powerhouse club, SKA Saint Petersburg, to continue his development.

During the 2019–20 season, on 27 November 2019, Askarov made his KHL debut at the age of 17.[4] He collected his first win in that game, allowing two goals in a victory over HC Sochi.[5]

Following completion of the 2021–22 season with SKA, Askarov continued his season in North America by agreeing to a try-out contract for the playoffs with the Predators AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, on 3 May 2022.[6] While with the Admirals, Askarov was signed by the Predators to a three-year, entry-level contract on 17 May 2022.[7]

During the 2022–23 season, on 11 January 2023, Askarov was recalled by the Predators and made his NHL debut on 12 January 2023 in a 4–3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2018–19SKA-Varyagi im. MorozovaMHL 31151241,7256842.37.921 4121661003.61.898
2019–20SKA-NevaVHL 1812331,0534322.45.920
2019–20SKA Saint PetersburgKHL 110060202.00.920
2020–21SKA-NevaVHL 62313671302.12.923
2020–21SKA Saint PetersburgKHL 95404951011.21.951
2020–21SKA-1946MHL 2200120110.50.979 7344311702.37.927
2021–22SKA-NevaVHL 95225372312.57.899 321179602.01.937
2021–22SKA Saint PetersburgKHL 6212298901.81.913
2022–23Milwaukee AdmiralsAHL 48261652,85112832.69.911 12667563402.70.903
2022–23Nashville PredatorsNHL 101058404.15.866
KHL totals 168528532111.48.937
NHL totals 101058404.15.866
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place2020 Czech Republic
IIHF World U18 Championships
Silver medal – second place2019 Sweden

International

Year Team Event Result GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2018 Russia HG18 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 5 4 1 0 299 11 1 2.21 .921
2018 Russia U17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 5 5 0 0 300 7 2 1.40 .948
2019 Russia U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 6 2 3 0 364 14 1 2.31 .916
2019 Russia HG18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 4 4 0 0 240 5 1 1.25 .960
2020 Russia WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 5 2 1 0 221 10 0 2.71 .877
2021 Russia WJC 4th 6 3 3 0 360 15 0 2.50 .914
Junior totals 31 20 8 0 1784 62 5 2.36 .922

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
International
World U18 Best Goaltender 2019 [8]
World U18 Media All-Star Team 2019

References

  1. "Yaroslav Askarov player profile". eliteprospects.com. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  2. Kournianos, Steve (July 31, 2019). "NHL Draft 2020 prospect rankings: Preseason top 62 players on next year's big board". sportingnews.com. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  3. Morreale, Mike G. (June 22, 2019). "Lafreniere headlines 2020 NHL Draft prospects". NHL.com. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  4. Potts, Andy (November 27, 2019). "Young SKA star makes winning debut. November 27 round-up". khl.ru. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  5. "Game Summary SKA 4 - Sochi 2". Kontinental Hockey League. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  6. "Ads sign Askarov to try-out deal". Milwaukee Admirals. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  7. "Predators sign Iaroslav Askarov to three-year, entry-level contract". Nashville Predators. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  8. Aykroyd, Lucas (April 28, 2019). "Caufield Named MVP". iihf.com. IIHF. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
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