Yuri Ivanov

Yuri Ivanov is a Moscow-born goaltender selected by the Boston Bruins in the second round (56th overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft. Born September 12, 2008 — clearing the draft's eligibility cutoff by four days — he is among the youngest goaltenders in the class, a bet on long-term upside.

Ivanov began the MHL playoffs as Spartak Moscow's backup, but when the starter was hurt he took over the crease and rode it all the way to the Kharlamov Cup Final, posting a .939 save percentage that ranked second in the league. In Game 4 of the final he stopped more than 40 shots before Spartak fell in overtime, eventually losing the series to Lokomotiv. In the regular season he went 13-3-1 with a .924 save percentage for Spartak's top junior club.

Elite Prospects praised his footwork and athleticism and his focus on "getting and remaining square," projecting a future KHL starter — and, after that playoff run, possibly an NHL one.

This page gathers Ivanov's junior numbers, measurements, and draft details in one place. InGoal Magazine will expand its coverage as his career develops.