IceRays Acquire Defenseman Nikita Kardashev
Published on October 31, 2010 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release
Corpus Christi IceRays' General Manager Pat Dunn announced today that the team has acquired 18-year old defenseman Nikita Kardashev. The native of Minsk, Belarus becomes the second foreign-born player on the IceRays' roster in addition to Marco Wieser.
Kardashev was the 55th overall selection in 2010 CHL (Canadian Hockey League) draft by the WHL's Tri-City Americans. The 6'1, 185 pound defenseman represented his native Belarus in the most recent U-18 World Junior Championships that were held in Belarus.
"We hope Nik to make an impact for us on the blue line," said head coach Brent Hughes. "He's a skilled player who moves the puck and his feet well."
Kardashev played his first two games over the weekend in Wichita Falls.
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