Born Aug 26, 2007 · Samara, Russia — Drafted 2026 · Rd 6, #26 overall
| SEASON | GP | W | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 59 | 24 | 3.79 | .888 | 0 |
| CAREER | 59 | 24 | 3.79 | .888 | 0 |
Stepan Shurygin
Tampa Bay Lightning
2026 NHL Draft · No. 186 overall
2025-26 Season
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | OT | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Saginaw (OHL) | 59 | 24 | 27 | 7 | 3.79 | .888 | 0 |
| Career | 59 | 24 | 27 | 7 | 3.79 | .888 | 0 |
Stepan Shurygin is a goaltender selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the sixth round (186th overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft. Born August 26, 2007 in Samara, the 6-foot-4 Russian netminder — one of the biggest goaltenders in the class — catches with his left hand and came up through Khimik Voskresensk before establishing himself as a starter in Russia's MHL with Molot Perm.
For 2025-26 he crossed the ocean as an import, chosen by the OHL's Saginaw Spirit in the CHL Import Draft — the franchise's first Russian-born goaltender since Ivan Prosvetov, who went on to the NHL. He became a true workhorse, leading every OHL goaltender in appearances, minutes and saves while winning 24 games for a rebuilding club. By advanced measures he was one of the league's best, ranking third among OHL goalies in goals saved above expected.
Left off Central Scouting's preliminary list, he played his way up the board — to No. 16 at midterm and No. 13 among North American goaltenders on the final rankings. InGoal Magazine will expand its coverage as his career develops.
People Are Asking About Stepan Shurygin
Who drafted Stepan Shurygin?
Stepan Shurygin was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2026 NHL Draft (Round 6, No. 186 overall).
What team does Stepan Shurygin play for?
Stepan Shurygin plays for the Saginaw Spirit in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
How big is Stepan Shurygin?
Stepan Shurygin is listed at 6’4″, 207 pounds, and catches left.
Where is Stepan Shurygin from?
Stepan Shurygin was born in Samara, Russia.
What is Stepan Shurygin known for?
Workload and a throwback style. He led every OHL goaltender in games, minutes and saves for Saginaw — the OHL nicknamed him “Steady Stepan” — and a Russian draft preview likened his game to the legendary Vladislav Tretiak. He first played goal for a Samara youth club named Kometa (“Comet”).
How did a Russian goalie end up in the OHL?
The Saginaw Spirit selected Stepan Shurygin in the 2025 CHL Import Draft. He is the first Russian-born goaltender to play for Saginaw since Ivan Prosvetov, who went on to reach the NHL.
How big is Stepan Shurygin?
He is one of the biggest goaltenders in the 2026 class — listed at 6-foot-4, and as tall as 6-foot-5 by the NHL.
Where was Stepan Shurygin drafted?
The Tampa Bay Lightning selected him in the sixth round, 186th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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Sources & credits: This profile is compiled from club, league and local-media reporting — among them NHL.com and the NHL clubs, the CHL and its member leagues (OHL, WHL and QMJHL), the USHL, NAHL, USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, the IIHF and national federations, plus regional and club outlets. Any direct quotes belong to their original publishers; career data via Elite Prospects.