Michkov becomes youngest Russian National Team member
Matvei Michkov has made Russian hockey history.
Michkov, a top prospect for the 2023 NHL Draft, became the youngest player for the National Team in the history of Russian hockey with his participation in the Karjala Cup.
💥Это рекорд!
Выйдя на лед в первом матче России на Кубке Карьяла-2021, Матвей Мичков стал самым молодым игроком сборной в истории отечественного хоккея#россиявмоемсердце pic.twitter.com/Mh6o3mlveM
— Хоккей России (@russiahockey) November 11, 2021
At 16 years, 11 months and two days, Michkov eclipsed the previous mark established by Vladislav Tretiak (17 years, 7 months, 8 days). Alexander Ovechkin debuted at 17 years, 11 months, 15 days.
Michkov is off to a great start with SKA St. Petersburg this season, with three points (two goals, one assist) in 10 games.