Vasily Demchenko

Vasili Demchenko (born March 16, 1994) is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing under contract with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Vasily Demchenko
Born (1994-03-16) March 16, 1994
Chelyabinsk, Russia
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Montreal Canadiens
Traktor Chelyabinsk
Metallurg Magnitogorsk
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2013–present

Playing career

Undrafted Demchenko originally played as a youth within local club, Traktor Chelyabinsk. He made his professional debut in the Kontinental Hockey League, appearing in 1 game during the 2013–14 season.

Assuming starting goaltender duties from the 2015–16 season, Demchenko made 198 appearances with Traktor Chelyabinsk before he transferred during the 2019–20 season to Metallurg Magnitogorsk on 3 December 2019.[1] He made 14 further appearances with Magnitogorsk, collecting just 2 wins.

As a free agent on 21 April 2020, Demchenko was signed to a one-year, entry-level contract with Montreal Canadiens.[2]

References
  1. "Vasily Demchenko will continue his career at Metallurg" (in Russian). Metallurg Magnitogorsk. December 3, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  2. "Canadiens agree to terms with Goaltender Vasili Demchenko". Montreal Canadiens. April 21, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
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