Yevgeny Biryukov

Yevgeny Biryukov
Born (1986-04-19) 19 April 1986 (age 38)
Kasli, Russian SFSR, USSR
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Metallurg Magnitogorsk
Salavat Yulaev Ufa
National team  Russia
Playing career 2005–2024

Yevgeny Nikolayevich Biryukov (Russian: Евгений Николаевич Бирюков) (born 19 April 1986) is a Russian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played for Metallurg Magnitogorsk and Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Playing career

Before joining Salavat he previously served as an alternate captain for Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL.[1] He played the first 13 seasons since the inception of the KHL with Magnitogorsk, claiming two Gagarin Cups before leaving the club as a free agent following the 2019–20 season.

On 8 May 2020, he signed a one-year contract with near rival club, Salavat Yulaev Ufa.[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2005–06 Metallurg Magnitogorsk RSL 39 1 2 3 28 5 0 0 0 4
2006–07 Metallurg Magnitogorsk RSL 48 1 6 7 50 15 0 2 2 10
2007–08 Metallurg Magnitogorsk RSL 29 1 6 7 16 13 0 1 1 14
2008–09 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 55 3 8 11 50 12 0 1 1 8
2009–10 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 56 1 6 7 22 10 0 1 1 6
2010–11 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 54 2 13 15 30 19 0 5 5 6
2011–12 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 53 3 7 10 28 12 1 1 2 4
2012–13 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 42 1 4 5 34 7 0 1 1 8
2013–14 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 51 0 14 14 63 21 1 2 3 6
2014–15 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 57 4 10 14 20 10 0 1 1 8
2015–16 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 40 1 2 3 22 23 0 3 3 26
2016–17 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 57 1 9 10 22 18 0 4 4 6
2017–18 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 56 1 3 4 22 11 0 1 1 8
2018–19 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 57 2 8 10 28 6 0 0 0 0
2019–20 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 49 1 1 2 22 3 0 0 0 2
2020–21 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 55 1 5 6 18 9 0 1 1 2
2021–22 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 41 0 4 4 12 11 0 2 2 4
2022–23 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 67 0 4 4 22 6 0 0 0 0
2023–24 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 33 1 3 4 8 — — — — —
KHL totals 823 22 101 123 423 178 2 23 25 94
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Ice hockey
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2012 Finland/Sweden
Silver medal – second place 2015 Czech Republic
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2006 Canada
IIHF U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2004 Belarus

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2004 Russia WJC18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 0 0 0 4
2006 Russia WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 6 0 4 4 6
2012 Russia WC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 1 3 4 4
2013 Russia WC 6th 8 1 1 2 4
2015 Russia WC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 2 0 1 1 0
Junior totals 12 0 4 4 10
Senior totals 17 2 5 7 8

Awards and honors

Award Year
KHL
Gagarin Cup (Metallurg Magnitogorsk) 2014, 2016 [3]

References

  1. ^ "Magnitogorsk Metallurg's 2010-11 Roster". hockeydb.com. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Yevgeny Biryukov moves to Salavat" (in Russian). Salavat Yulaev Ufa. 8 May 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  3. ^ Clinton, Jared (20 April 2016). "Metallurg defeats CSKA in Game 7, wins second Gagarin Cup in three seasons". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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