Dmitri Ovchinnikov

Dmitri Ovchinnikov
Born	(2002-08-19) 19 August 2002 (age 22) Chita, Russia
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	163 lb (74 kg; 11 st 9 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Left
VHL team Former teams	Metallurg Novokuznetsk Sibir Novosibirsk Toronto Marlies
NHL draft	137th overall, 2020 Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career	2020–present

Dmitri Ovchinnikov (sometimes spelled Dmitry; born 19 August 2002) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for Metallurg Novokuznetsk of the Supreme Hockey League (VHL). He was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL) 137th overall in 2020 NHL entry draft. He has also played for Sibir Novosibirsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Playing career

Ovchinnikov played as a youth with Sibir Novosibirsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He made his debut with the senior team during the 2019–20 season.

On 18 February 2022, Ovchinnikov signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL) and was immediately assigned to the Toronto Marlies, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Maple Leafs.[1]

In advance of the 2022–23 season, Ovchinnikov returned to continue his development with Sibir Novosibirsk on loan from the Maple Leafs on 19 August 2022.[2] Appearing in all 68 regular season games with Sibir Novosibirsk, he established new offensive highs with five goals and eight assists for 13 points. Ovchinnikov attended the Maple Leafs' 2023–24 training camp, but was assigned to the Marlies to start the 2023–24 season.[3] On 8 March 2024, the Maple Leafs traded Ovchinnikov along with a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Connor Dewar. He continued to play for the Marlies after the trade.[4]

On 20 May 2024, he signed a deal to return to Sibir of the KHL.[5] Minnesota did not retain his rights, opting not to give Ovchinnikov a qualifying offer.[6] On 20 December 2024, Sibir Novosibirsk and Ovchinnikov opted to mutually terminate their deal. Ovchinnikov had seven scoreless games in his return after injury.[7]

On 29 December 2024, Ovchinnikov signed with Metallurg Novokuznetsk of the Supreme Hockey League (VHL).[8]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2018–19	Sibirskie Snaipery	MHL		40	2	5	7	10		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Sibirskie Snaipery	MHL		54	24	31	55	8		1	0	0	0	0
2019–20	Sibir Novosibirsk	KHL		2	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Sibirskie Snaipery	MHL		40	20	31	51	2		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Sibir Novosibirsk	KHL		16	0	1	1	0		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Sibirskie Snaipery	MHL		22	13	16	29	4		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Sibir Novosibirsk	KHL		17	1	2	3	0		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Toronto Marlies	AHL		7	2	0	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Sibir Novosibirsk	KHL		68	5	8	13	8		3	0	0	0	0
2022–23	Toronto Marlies	AHL		4	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Toronto Marlies	AHL		21	7	3	10	4		—	—	—	—	—
KHL totals				103	6	11	17	8		3	0	0	0	0

References

1. "Maple Leafs Sign Dmitry Ovchinnikov To A Three-year Entry Level Contract". Toronto Maple Leafs. 18 February 2022. Archived from the original on 18 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
2. "Овчинников возвращается в "Сибирь". Трансферы 19 августа" [Ovchinnikov returns to Sibir. Transfers August 19] (in Russian). Kontinental Hockey League. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
3. Hornby, Lance (2 October 2023). "Maple Leafs get scissors out to trim roster". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
4. "Minnesota Wild Acquires a Fourth-Round Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and Dmitry Ovchinnikov in Exchange for Connor Dewar". NHL.com. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
5. "Овчинников вернулся в «Сибирь» из системы «Торонто». Контракт – на год". www.sports.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 28 December 2024.
6. "Minnesota Wild Announces Qualifying Offers". Minnesota Wild. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2024 – via NHL.com.
7. "«Сибирь» и Овчинников расторгли соглашение. Форвард провел 7 матчей в сезоне и не набрал очков" ["Sibir" and Ovchinnikov terminated the agreement. The forward played 7 matches this season and scored no points.]. www.sports.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 28 December 2024.
8. "В «Металлурге» - Дмитрий Овчинников" [In "Metallurg" - Dmitry Ovchinnikov] (in Russian). Metallurg Novokuznetsk. 29 December 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2025.

External links

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