Born Sep 12, 2008 · Moscow, Russia — Drafted 2026 · Rd 2, #24 overall
| SEASON | GP | W | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 17 | 13 | 2.62 | .924 | 0 |
| CAREER | 17 | 13 | 2.62 | .924 | 0 |
Yuri Ivanov
Boston Bruins
2026 NHL Draft · No. 56 overall
2025-26 Season
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | OT | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Spartak Moskva Jr. (MHL) | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2.62 | .924 | 0 |
| Career | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2.62 | .924 | 0 |
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.
People Are Asking About Yuri Ivanov
Who drafted Yuri Ivanov?
Yuri Ivanov was selected by the Boston Bruins in the 2026 NHL Draft (Round 2, No. 56 overall).
What team does Yuri Ivanov play for?
Yuri Ivanov plays for the MHK Spartak Moskva Jr. in Russia’s junior MHL.
How big is Yuri Ivanov?
Yuri Ivanov is listed at 6’2″, 166 pounds, and catches left.
Where is Yuri Ivanov from?
Yuri Ivanov was born in Moscow, Russia.
How did Yuri Ivanov carry Spartak's playoff run?
Spartak was the only team in the 2026 MHL playoffs to use three goalies. When the starter was hurt in the first round, the 17-year-old Ivanov took over and was named the best goaltender of the Kharlamov Cup quarterfinals. Coach Alexander Barkov backed him in the Final, telling the MHL: “there are no complaints toward Ivanov; he gave us the chance to fight for the result.” Ivanov was the highest pick Boston had spent on a goaltender since Malcolm Subban in 2012.
Who drafted Yuri Ivanov?
The Boston Bruins, in the second round (56th overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft — their first of two goalie picks, ahead of Roberto Henriquez.
Is Yuri Ivanov the youngest goalie in the 2026 draft?
Yes. Born September 12, 2008, he cleared the eligibility cutoff by about four days, making him the youngest goaltender selected in the 2026 class.
How did Ivanov perform in the MHL playoffs?
He stepped in for an injured starter and carried Spartak Moscow’s juniors to the Kharlamov Cup Final, posting a .939 save percentage that ranked second in the entire MHL postseason.
What kind of goaltender is Yuri Ivanov?
A hyper-athletic, technically precise netminder — scouts note his explosive lateral push and his focus on staying square — whom Elite Prospects projects as a future KHL, and possibly NHL, starter.
How old is Yuri Ivanov?
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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.