Igor Ozhiganov

Igor Ozhiganov
Born (1992-10-13) October 13, 1992
Krasnogorsk, Russia
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Toronto Maple Leafs
CSKA Moscow
Amur Khabarovsk
Sibir Novosibirsk
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2011–present

Igor Ozhiganov (born 13 October 1992) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Ozhiganov played junior hockey within the CSKA Moscow organization. During the 2010–11 KHL season, Ozhiganov made his professional debut by featuring in two games with CSKA in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Having established himself in the KHL with CSKA, Amur Khabarovsk and Sibir Novosibirsk, Ozhiganov despite being undrafted, initially met with Mike Babcock and Lou Lamorello of the Toronto Maple Leafs in August 2017.[1] While long rumoured to sign with the Maple Leafs, Ozhiganov played out the 2017–18 season in the KHL with CSKA registering 9 points in 42 games.[2]

Ozhiganov belatedly signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs on May 17, 2018.[3]

Personal life

Ozhiganov is married to rhythmic gymnast Alexandra Merkulova,[4] and they have one son together.[5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2009–10 Krasnaya Armiya MHL 63 3 8 11 167 5 0 1 1 4
2010–11 Krasnaya Armiya MHL 48 4 14 18 129 16 0 4 4 22
2010–11 CSKA Moscow KHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2011–12 Krasnaya Armiya MHL 35 9 18 27 48 — — — — —
2011–12 CSKA Moscow KHL 7 2 0 2 2 — — — — —
2012–13 Amur Khabarovsk KHL 49 3 12 15 32 — — — — —
2012–13 CSKA Moscow KHL 4 0 1 1 2 6 1 0 1 0
2013–14 Sibir Novosibirsk KHL 52 1 5 6 34 10 1 2 3 6
2014–15 HC Sibir Novosibirsk KHL 59 8 13 21 62 16 2 3 5 10
2015–16 CSKA Moscow KHL 50 5 11 16 36 11 3 2 5 2
2016–17 CSKA Moscow KHL 50 8 14 22 61 9 0 1 1 0
2017–18 CSKA Moscow KHL 42 2 7 9 12 5 0 0 0 2
KHL totals 315 29 63 92 241 57 7 8 15 20
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Men's ice hockey
World Junior Championships
2012 Canada

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2012 Russia WJC 2nd, silver medalist(s) 7 1 0 1 4
Junior totals 7 1 0 1 4

Awards and honours

Award Year
KHL
All-Star Game 2017

References

  1. ↑ "Report: Leafs show interest in Russian defenceman Igor Ozhiganov - Sportsnet.ca". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
  2. ↑ "Maple Leafs sign four players to ELCs". Pension Plan Puppets. Retrieved 2018-05-17.
  3. ↑ "Maple Leafs sign four to entry-level contracts". Toronto Maple Leafs. 2018-05-18. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  4. ↑ Hornby, Lance (3 October 2018). "LEAFS LOCKER: Igor an eager learner of the language". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  5. ↑ Hornby, Lance (24 August 2018). "New Leafs defenceman 'Ozzie' already in love with Toronto". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 5 October 2018.


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