Sergei Boikov

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Sergei Boikov
Born (1996-01-24) January 24, 1996 (age 29)
Khabarovsk, Russia
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
KHL team
Former teams
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod
San Antonio Rampage
Colorado Eagles
Dynamo Moscow
Avangard Omsk
NHL draft 161st overall, 2015
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2016present

Sergei Boikov (born January 24, 1996) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was drafted 161st overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 6th round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Boikov played junior hockey in Russia with Kuznetskie Medvedi of the MHL during the 2012–13 season. He was selected 88th overall in the third round of the 2013 KHL Junior Draft by Metallurg Novokuznetsk.

Seeking to pursue an NHL career, Boikov moved to North America after being selected 90th overall by the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the second round of the 2013 CHL Import Draft. He spent three seasons with the Voltigeurs of the QMJHL. Following a first-round exit in the 2015–16 playoffs, Boikov concluded his junior career by initially signing an amateur try-out contract with the Avalanche's AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage, on April 6, 2016. [1] He appeared in four regular season games with the Rampage to finish the season.

Despite his KHL rights being traded by Novokuznetsk to Salavat Yulaev Ufa, Boikov chose to remain in North America after securing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche on May 27, 2016. [2] [3] After attending the 2016 Avalanche training camp, he was reassigned to the Rampage to begin his first full professional season in the 2016–17. On November 3, 2016, he was assigned to the ECHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, where he scored his first professional goal in 7 games before returning to San Antonio on November 22, 2016. [4] Boikov solidified his role on the blueline throughout the season and, as the Rampage missed the playoffs, finished with 16 points in 63 games. He was reassigned to the Eagles for their playoff run, contributing 10 points in 18 games to help the club win their first Kelly Cup. [5]

At the conclusion of his entry-level contract, Boikov received a qualifying offer for his NHL rights to remain with the Avalanche. Unable to make his way into the NHL, Boikov opted to return to Russia, signing a two-year contract with HC Dynamo Moscow of the KHL on July 15, 2019. [6]

After a transitional first season adapting to the larger ice, Boikov saw an increased role in the following 2020–21, establishing a career high with 38 appearances from the blueline and posting four assists. On April 16, 2021, Boikov signed a two-year contract extension to remain with Dynamo Moscow. [7]

Following the completion of the 2022–23, having played four seasons with Dynamo, Boikov was announced to be leaving the club on June 29, 2023. [8]

With his rights still retained by Dynamo and the 2023–24 underway, Boikov was traded to Avangard Omsk in exchange for financial compensation and immediately signed a two-year contract on September 22, 2023. [9]

After two seasons with Avangard, Boikov left the club as a free agent and was signed to a one-year contract with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod on 9 June 2025. [10]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 Finland

Boikov first made his international debut for the Russia at the junior level in the 2013. In the midst of his final junior season in the QMJHL, Boikov returned to the junior setup, featuring in the 2016 World Junior Championships. He took home a silver medal after the team's overtime loss to host's Finland in the championship game. [11]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2012–13 Kuznetskie Medvedi MHL 30006
2013–14 Drummondville Voltigeurs QMJHL 682101289110118
2014–15 Drummondville VoltigeursQMJHL643182164
2015–16 Drummondville VoltigeursQMJHL52620267340000
2015–16 San Antonio Rampage AHL 40000
2016–17 San Antonio RampageAHL633131669
2016–17 Colorado Eagles ECHL 7112218371012
2018–19 Colorado EaglesAHL56110117440004
2018–19 Utah Grizzlies ECHL10000
2019–20 Dynamo Moscow KHL 920218
2020–21 Dynamo MoscowKHL380445450002
2021–22 Dynamo MoscowKHL2815614100225
2022–23 Dynamo MoscowKHL4805533
2023–24 Avangard Omsk KHL4052721121012
2024–25 Avangard OmskKHL1801112
KHL totals18181725152271239

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2013 Russia IH18 4th40000
2016 Russia WJC Silver medal icon.svg70006
Junior totals110006

Awards and honours

AwardYear
ECHL
Kelly Cup (Colorado Eagles) 2017 [5]

References

  1. "Sergei Boikov joins Rampage on ATO". San Antonio Rampage. 2016-04-06. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  2. "Transfer news May 1–4" (in Russian). Kontinental Hockey League. 2016-05-04. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
  3. "Avalanche signs Sergei Boikov". Colorado Avalanche. 2016-05-27. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  4. San Antonio Rampage (2016-11-22). "Boikov returns to San Antonio". Twitter . Retrieved 2016-11-22.
  5. 1 2 "Colorado Eagles sweep South Carolina to win first Kelly Cup". Denver Post. 2017-06-05. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
  6. "Sergei Boikov, Dynamo newcomer" (in Russian). HC Dynamo Moscow. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  7. "Sergei Boikov remains with Dynamo" (in Russian). HC Dynamo Moscow. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  8. "Dynamo announce roster departures" (in Russian). HC Dynamo Moscow. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  9. "Defenseman Sergei Boikov joins Avangard" (in Russian). Avangard Omsk. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  10. "Traktor extends Dronov, signs Boikov" (in Russian). Kontinental Hockey League. 9 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  11. "Avalanche's Boikov inks entry-level deal". CBS Sports . 2016-04-06. Retrieved 2016-04-06.