Philipp Kurashev

Philipp Kurashev (born 12 October 1999) is a Swiss professional ice hockey center who is currently playing with 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
Born (1999-10-12) 12 October 1999
Davos, Switzerland
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   Switzerland
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]

Prior to the 2020–21 campaign, with the North America season delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kurashev remained in Switzerland as he was loaned to NL club, HC Lugano, on 6 September 2020.[4] Kurashev made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks on January 15, 2021 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Four days later, on January 19, 2021, Kurashev scored his first NHL goal against Sergei Bobrovsky of the Florida Panthers.

International play

Kurashev was named to Switzerland men's national team for the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia.[5]

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.[6][7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
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
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
  1. swisshockeynews.ch. "Chicago Blackhawks select Philipp Kurashev in NHL Entry Draft". swisshockeynews.ch.
  2. "RELEASE: Blackhawks agree to terms with Kurashev". NHL.com.
  3. "Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Makes professional debut". CBSSports.com.
  4. "Blackhawks loan Kurashev and Teply". Chicago Blackhawks. 6 September 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  5. SIHF. "Patrick Fischer cuts final four players from national team". swisshockeynews.ch.
  6. "FEATURE: Kurashev embraces unique background". NHL.com. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  7. Kurashev leading second wave of talented Swiss prospects by Hampus Duvefelt at Rinkside, 31 December 2017.
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