Hitmen Acquire 19 Year-Old Defenceman Pasha Bocharov from Americans
January 10, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen have acquired 19 year-old defenceman Pasha Bocharov from the Tri-City Americans in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft.
Originally drafted by the Saskatoon Blades in the 2019 WHL Prospect Draft, Bocharov played the 2022-23 season with the Medicine Hat Tigers where he recorded 26 points (11g,15a) in 62 games. The product of Escondido, CA, currently sits with 11 points (7g, 4a) in 37 games played with Tri-City. Bocharov also has international experience representing Team USA at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup as their captain.
"Pasha is a versatile player who has experience playing both forward and defence which is an asset to the current state of our team." said General Manager Garry Davidson "We are excited to have him join the organization."
pASHA BOCHAROV - DEFENCE
HOMETOWN: Escondido, CA DOB: February 21, 2004
HEIGHT: 6'0 WEIGHT: 177lbs
SHOOTS: Right
Regular Season Team League GP G A PTS PIM
2023-24 Tri-City Americans WHL 37 7 4 11 28
2022-23 Medicine Hat Tigers WHL 62 11 15 26 56
2021-22 Medicine Hat Tigers WHL 39 2 5 7 29
2021-22 Saskatoon Blades WHL 30 1 6 7 4
The Hitmen continue the 2023-24 campaign Friday at home at the Scotiabank Saddledome vs the Spokane Chiefs for a 12:00 p.m. start.
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