Former Avangard defender, now sitting out, is found in Lade
Russian Defenseman Egor Rykov Signs One-Year Contract with Lada
Egor Rykov, a 28-year-old defenseman, has joined the hockey club "Lada" based in Tolyatti, Russia, after signing a one-year, one-way contract on August 8th.
Rykov, who has previously played in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) and possibly the VHL (the second-tier Russian league), as well as spending time in North American minor leagues associated with NHL affiliates, is recognised as a player with potential. However, his career progression has been affected by health issues.
For detailed and up-to-date statistics of Rykov’s career in these leagues (including exact numbers for games played, points, etc.), the best sources would be EliteProspects.com or HockeyDB.com, the official KHL and VHL websites, or the NHL or AHL official sites.
In the 2023/2024 season, Rykov played 5 games for "Avangard" without scoring any points and had a minus-3 rating. Before that, he played for "Vityaz" in a previous season, but did not make a significant impact in either team in the KHL.
In the 2024/2025 season, Rykov played 50 games for "Vityaz", earning 7 points (1 goal and 6 assists) and a plus-minus rating of -7. Prior to "Vityaz" leaving the KHL, Rykov also had experience playing in VHL clubs, including "Omskie Krylya".
Rykov also has experience playing in North America, having scored 11 points (2 goals and 9 assists) in 27 games for the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL during the 2019/2020 season.
Detailed statistics for Rykov’s career in the KHL, VHL, or North American leagues are not provided in this article, but can be found on dedicated hockey statistics websites such as EliteProspects.com or HockeyDB.com.
As Rykov embarks on his new journey with "Lada", fans will be eagerly awaiting to see his performance in the upcoming season.
Egor Rykov, fresh off his stint with Lada, has a history in sports, particularly hockey, having previously played in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), VHL, and North American minor leagues associated with NHL affiliates. His extensive experience spans teams such as Avangard, Vityaz, and Omskie Krylya in Russia, as well as the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL.
