Born: | Jun 16, 2002 | Draft: | 2020 Predators #11 Overall |
Hometown: | Omsk, Russia | Position: | Goaltender |
Known For: | Catches: | Right | |
National Team: | Russia | Current Team: | San Jose Sharks |
Yaroslav Vladimirovich Askarov (Russian: Ярослав Владимирович Аскаров; born 16 June 2002) is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 11th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, where he was considered as the top ranked goaltender.
Yaroslav Askarov Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Predators Look to Askarov to Solve Their Goaltending Problems
- Yaroslav Askarov – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
- Predators’ 2020 Draft Class Headlined by Askarov Pick
- New Era of Goaltenders Will be Led by Yaroslav Askarov
Achievements
- U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team Russia (2021)
- Hlinka Gretzky Cup Gold Medal (2020)
- U20 WJC Silver Medal (2020)
- Hlinka Memorial Bronze Medal (2019)
- U17 WHC All-Star Team (2019)
- U17 WHC Gold Medal (2019)
- U18 WJC All-Star Team (2019)
- U18 WJC Best Goaltender (2019)
- U18 WJC Silver Medal (2019)