Mikhail Gulyayev

Mikhail Gulyayev
Born	(2005-04-26) 26 April 2005 (age 19) Novosibirsk, Russia
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
KHL team	Avangard Omsk
NHL draft	31st overall, 2023 Colorado Avalanche
Playing career	2022–present

Mikhail Gulyayev (born 26 April 2005) is a Russian professional ice hockey player for Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was drafted 31st overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

During the 2022–23 season, Gulyayev split time in the MHL, VHL and KHL. ^[1] He made his professional debut for Avangard Omsk where he recorded one assist in 13 games. ^{[2] [3]}

International play

Medal record
Representing   Russia
Ice hockey
Winter Youth Olympics
	2020 Lausanne

Gulyayev represented Russia at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics where he recorded one assist in four games and won a gold medal. ^[4]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2021–22	Omskie Yastreby	MHL		54	7	28	35	24		13	0	5	5	4
2022–23	Omskie Yastreby	MHL		22	2	23	25	18		17	2	8	10	2
2022–23	Omskie Krylia	VHL		12	0	4	4	4		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Avangard Omsk	KHL		13	0	1	1	6		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Avangard Omsk	KHL		64	4	8	12	8		12	2	1	3	2
2024–25	Avangard Omsk	KHL		60	7	8	15	8
KHL totals				137	11	17	28	22		12	2	1	3	2

References

1. Rawal, Evan (28 June 2023). "Avalanche Select Defenseman Mikhail Gulyayev at 31st Overall". coloradohockeynow.com. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
2. Petersen, Will (28 June 2023). "At pick No. 31 in the NHL Draft, the Avalanche take a defenseman". denversports.com. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
3. Durando, Bennett (28 June 2023). "Avalanche draft center Calum Ritchie with No. 27 pick in 2023 NHL draft". The Denver Post . Retrieved 28 June 2023.
4. Merk, Martin (22 January 2020). "This time it's gold for Russia". IIHF.com. Retrieved 28 June 2023.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Calum Ritchie	Colorado Avalanche first round draft pick 2023	Succeeded by Incumbent