Georgii Merkulov

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Georgii Merkulov
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Merkulov with the Providence Bruins in 2023
Born (2000-10-10) October 10, 2000 (age 24)
Ryazan, Russia
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Boston Bruins
Providence Bruins  (AHL)
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2019–present

Georgii Merkulov (born October 10, 2000) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played college ice hockey for Ohio State University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

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Playing career

Collegiate

Merkulov committed to play college ice hockey for the Ohio State University during the 2021–22 season. In his freshman year, he led all NCAA freshmen with 20 goals, and was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team and the All-Big Ten First Team. [1]

Professional

Boston Bruins

On 9 April 2022, Merkulov concluded his collegiate career after he was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins, and was assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins, where he would play for the remainder of the season. [2] [3]

On 12 April 2023, after his first full professional season with the Providence Bruins, Merkulov was named to the AHL All-Rookie Team. He was second among AHL rookies in points with 55, which also led the Bruins, as well as leading the Bruins with 23 goals. [4]

Once again impressing in Providence during the 2023–24 season, Merkulov earned a call-up to the NHL club on 29 December 2023. [5] He would make his NHL debut the next day against the New Jersey Devils. Merkulov played four games with the team before being sent back to Providence on 5 January 2024. He did not record a point in his first stint. [6] On 10 January 2024, Merkulov was named as Providence's representation in the 2024 AHL All Star Classic. [7] Merkulov had yet another successful season in the AHL, as he led the P-Bruins with goals and points, with 30 and 65, respectively. He was also second on the team in assists. His 30 goals were tied for sixth in the AHL, and his 65 points had him tied for fifth in the league. Although Merkulov would score three assists in four games in the team's first round matchup in the 2024 Calder Cup playoffs against the Hartford Wolf Pack, the Bruins would fall to the Wolf Pack in four games for the second straight year.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18 Kapitan Stupino MHL 34491318—————
2018–19Kapitan StupinoMHL6422244618—————
2019–20Kapitan StupinoMHL101126—————
2019–20 HC Tambov VHL 60000—————
2019–20 Youngstown Phantoms USHL 36627334—————
2020–21 Youngstown PhantomsUSHL3814264014—————
2021–22 Ohio State University B1G 3620143410—————
2021–22 Providence Bruins AHL 8145810000
2022–23 Providence BruinsAHL672431552640110
2023–24 Providence BruinsAHL673035652040332
2023–24 Boston Bruins NHL 40000—————
NHL totals40000—————

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-Big Ten First Team 2022
All-Big Ten Freshman Team 2022
AHL
AHL All-Rookie Team 2023
Atlantic Division All Star Team 2024

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References

  1. ↑ "Merkulov leaves Ohio State after productive freshman year, signs NHL contract with Bruins". USCHO.com. April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  2. ↑ Hartwell, Darren (April 9, 2022). "Bruins sign Ohio State standout Georgii Merkulov to three-year deal". NBC Sports Boston. NBC Sports . Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Boston Bruins sign Georgii Merkulov to three-year, entry-level contract". NHL.com. Boston Bruins. April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Bussi, Merkulov named to AHL All-Rookie Team". Providence Bruins. April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  5. ↑ Goss, Nick (December 29, 2023). "Bruins call up exciting prospect Georgii Merkulov for NHL debut". NBC Sports Boston. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Bruins' Georgi Merkulov: Sent down Friday". CBSSports.com. January 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  7. ↑ Bruins, Providence. "Georgii Merkulov Selected to 2024 AHL All-Star Classic". www.providencebruins.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
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