Alexander Volkov (ice hockey)


Alexander Vladimirovich Volkov is an Russian professional ice hockey winger who is currently playing as a prospect to the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. He was selected by the Lightning in the 2nd round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Juniors

Volkov developed as junior age player in the SKA Saint Petersburg farm system. In his second season Volkov helped SKA-1946 Saint Petersburg of the MHL to capture the Kharlamov Cup as league champion. Volkov split his final season of draft eligibility between playing for the SKA-1946 Saint Petersburg and SKA-Neva St. Petersburg of the VHL. Volkov skated in 128 games within the SKA system, recording 33 goals and 61 points. At the end of the season Volkov's contract ended with SKA St. Petersburg. Volkov was drafted 48th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. On June 29, 2017, Volkov signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Lightning.

Professional

On October 29, 2019, Volkov was informed by Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois that he would be making his NHL debut the following night. The Lightning formally announced Volkov's recall from the Syracuse Crunch on October 30, 2019. Volkov made his NHL debut that night in a 7–6 win over the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. On January 14, 2020, Volkov recorded his first career NHL assist and point in a 4-3 Lightning shootout win over the visiting Los Angeles Kings at Amalie Arena.
Volkov was one of the eight players called up to the Lightning for their training camp prior to the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors