Igor Chernyshov is an ice hockey winger, who currently plays for MHC Dynamo Moscow in the Russian Junior Hockey League (MHL) while also being a prospect for Dynamo Moscow in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Notably, he has garnered attention as a top prospect eligible for the upcoming 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
Prior to that, Chernyshov began his career with the Dizel Penza youth team and had his breakthrough with MHC Dynamo Moscow during the 2022–23 season, where Chernyshov led in scoring with an impressive 38 points in 38 games. Notably, he achieved a point-per-game pace, a feat achieved by only a few players in the Junior Hockey League (MHL) in the season preceding their draft-eligible year. In the subsequent year, he split his time between the MHL and the KHL. During the season, Chernyshov tallied 13 goals and 15 assists across 23 MHL games, while also contributing four points in 34 KHL games.
Igor Chernyshov’s Nationality
Igor Chernyshov is of Russian nationality and was born on November 30, 2005. Notably, he has represented Russia at the U17, U18, and U20 levels.
Igor Chernyshov’s Birthplace
Igor Chernyshov was born in Penza, Russia and throughout his developmental years, he participated in various tournaments. He participated in the Districts Cup U14 in the 2018-19 season, playing for Team Moskva U14 before returning the following year with Team Moskva U15 in the Districts Cup U15. Going further, he took part in the Districts Cup U16 with Team Moskva U16 and later represented Dynamo Moskva U16, U17 and U18 at the Russia U16, U17, and U18 finals
FAQ's On Igor Chernyshov Ethnicity
A. Igor Chernyshov plays as a winger, primarily on the left side.
A. Igor Chernyshov currently plays for MHC Dynamo Moscow in the MHL as a prospect for Dynamo Moscow in the KHL.
A. Before joining Dynamo Moscow, Igor Chernyshov competed in the Russian Junior Hockey League (MHL) with MHK Dynamo Moskva.
A. Igor Chernyshov stands at 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) and weighs 192 pounds (87 kg).
A. During his youth career, Igor Chernyshov participated in tournaments such as the Districts Cup at various age levels representing Team Moskva and Dynamo Moskva in Russia.
