North American Skater
YAN
KUZNETSOV
POSITION: D
SHOOTS: Left
HEIGHT: 6' 4"
Weight: 212
Born: 03/09/2002
Mid Term Rank: 28
Nationality: Russian
Club: U. of Connecticut
League: H-EAST

• Youngest player in NCAA Division 1 hockey in 2019-20 where he recorded 2-9—11 in 34 GP at UCONN

• Skated for USHL Clark Cup champion Sioux City Stampede in 2018-19 (0-4—4 in 34 GP)

• Helped Team Russia win gold at the 2018 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge where he was named a tournament All-Star


Scouting Report: Excellent defender who has quick feet. Closes gaps well. Great puck retrieval ability and reaction to the play. Makes very good exit passes from the defensive zone.


Current Player Comparable: Seth Jones