Quick Info
| Profession | Professional ice hockey goaltender |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 30/12/1995 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Moscow, Russia |
Latest News about Igor Shesterkin
01/10/2026
Shesterkin scored his first NHL goal in a 5-1 New York Rangers win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. He became the first Rangers goalie to score a goal and the 18th goaltender in NHL history to do so.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Igor Olegovich Shestyorkin |
|---|---|
| Known As | Igor Shesterkin |
| Current Team | New York Rangers |
| League | National Hockey League (NHL) |
| Drafted | 2014 NHL Entry Draft, 4th round, 118th overall by the New York Rangers |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" |
|---|---|
| Weight | 195 lbs |
| Position | Goaltender |
| Shoots | Left |
Career
| Junior/Youth Career | Played youth hockey with Krylya Sovetov Moscow |
|---|---|
| Professional Debut | Started professional career in Russia before joining the New York Rangers organization |
| Notable Achievement | Won the Vezina Trophy in 2021–22 as the NHL's top goaltender |
| International Play | Represented Russia; played for Olympic Athletes from Russia at the 2018 Winter Olympics |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His surname is commonly spelled Shesterkin in English. | |
| 2. He was selected by Spartak Moscow in the 2012 KHL Draft before moving to North America. | |
| 3. He has played his NHL career with the New York Rangers. |