Philipp Kurashev
Philipp Kurashev (born 12 October 1999) is a Swiss professional ice hockey center who is currently playing as a prospect to the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Kurashev was drafted 120th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.[1]
Philipp Kurashev | |||
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Born |
Davos, Switzerland | 12 October 1999||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb) | ||
Position | Center | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
NHL team | Chicago Blackhawks | ||
National team |
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NHL Draft |
120th overall, 2018 Chicago Blackhawks | ||
Playing career | 2019–present |
Playing career
Kurashev played his junior hockey in the QMJHL for the Quebec Remparts. He played 183 regular season games and put up 179 points (69 goals) over 3 seasons. He also played 17 playoffs games, putting up 13 points (3 goals).
On 12 March 2019, Kurashev signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.[2] He reported to the Rockford IceHogs at the end of his junior season and made his professional debut on 5 April 2019.[3]
International play
Kurashev was named to Switzerland men's national team for the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia.[4]
Personal life
Kurashev is the son of Russian former professional hockey player Konstantin Kurashev. He holds Swiss and Russian dual citizenship, and is fluent in English, German, and Russian.[5][6]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2014–15 | SC Bern | Elite Jr. A | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2015–16 | GCK Lions | Elite Jr. A | 34 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | ||
2016–17 | Quebec Remparts | QMJHL | 65 | 21 | 33 | 54 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
2017–18 | Quebec Remparts | QMJHL | 59 | 19 | 41 | 60 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
2018–19 | Quebec Remparts | QMJHL | 59 | 29 | 36 | 65 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | ||
2018–19 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 36 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
AHL totals | 39 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2016 | Switzerland | U18 | 8th | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
2016 | Switzerland | IH18 | 8th | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
2017 | Switzerland | U18 | 8th | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
2018 | Switzerland | WJC | 8th | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
2019 | Switzerland | WJC | 4th | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 4 | |
2019 | Switzerland | WC | 8th | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
Junior totals | 26 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 14 | ||||
Senior totals | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
References
- swisshockeynews.ch. "Chicago Blackhawks select Philipp Kurashev in NHL Entry Draft". swisshockeynews.ch.
- "RELEASE: Blackhawks agree to terms with Kurashev". NHL.com.
- "Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Makes professional debut". CBSSports.com.
- SIHF. "Patrick Fischer cuts final four players from national team". swisshockeynews.ch.
- "FEATURE: Kurashev embraces unique background". NHL.com. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- Kurashev leading second wave of talented Swiss prospects by Hampus Duvefelt at Rinkside, 31 December 2017.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database