Shakir Maratovich Mukhamadullin (russian: Шакир Маратович Мухамадуллин; born 10 January 2002) is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently playing for

Salavat Yulaev Ufa Hockey Club Salavat Yulaev (russian: Хоккейный клуб «Салават Юлаев», Hokkejnyj klub «Salavat Julajev»; ba, «Салауат Юлаев» хоккей клубы, «Salawat Yulayev» xokkey klubı), commonly referred ...

in the

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(KHL) on loan as a prospect to the

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of the

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(NHL). He was drafted 20th overall by the Devils in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Mukhamadullin first played as youth within hometown club,

of the

(KHL). On 22 November 2020, Mukhamadullin broke the KHL record for most points by an 18-year-old defenseman in a single season, previously held by

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defenseman

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. During the 2021–22 season with Salavat, Mukhamadullin was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with draft club, the New Jersey Devils on 1 December 2021. He was to remain on loan in the KHL with Salavat for the remainder of the season. Following the playoffs exit with Salavat, Mukhamadullin was assigned by the Devils to join AHL affiliate, the

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, for their post-season run. He made 3 appearances with the Comets, registering two assists. On 14 July 2022, Mukhamadullin was re-assigned by the Devils to continue his development on loan with Salavat Yulaev Ufa for the

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season.

International play

Mukhamadullin represented Russia at the 2018 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he won a gold medal. He represented

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at the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he recorded one assist in five games and won a gold medal. He again represented Russia at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he won a silver medal. Mukhamadullin scored the game-winning goal in double-overtime at the 2019 World Junior A Challenge, helping Russia win their first gold medal in the

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tournament.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

External links

* 2002 births Living people National Hockey League first-round draft picks New Jersey Devils draft picks Sportspeople from Ufa Russian ice hockey defencemen Salavat Yulaev Ufa players Tolpar Ufa players Toros Neftekamsk players Utica Comets players {{Russia-icehockey-defenceman-stub