Quick Info
| Profession | Professional ice hockey player |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 20/09/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Magnitogorsk, Russia |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Roman Kantserov
10/10/2026
Kantserov scored his first career NHL goal in the Blackhawks' home game against the Carolina Hurricanes, finishing a breakaway in the second period. Chicago still lost the game heavily, but he was regarded as the team's best forward on the night.
14/05/2026
The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms with Kantserov on a three-year, entry-level contract with a salary cap hit of $1,075,000, covering the 2026-27 through 2028-29 seasons. The deal followed his season at Metallurg Magnitogorsk, where he led the KHL with 36 goals.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Russian professional ice hockey right winger who has played for Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the KHL and was signed by the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL in 2026. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
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| Weight | 176 lb (80 kg) |
| Shoots | Left |
Career
| Youth | Started in the Metallurg Magnitogorsk academy and debuted in the MHL at age 16 with farm club Stalnye Lisy |
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| KHL | Made KHL debut with Metallurg Magnitogorsk on 20 January 2023; 2023-24 was his official rookie season, during which he helped the team win the Gagarin Cup |
| 2025-26 season | Led the KHL with 36 goals and 64 points in 63 games, and transitioned from wing to centre |
| NHL | Selected 44th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft; signed a three-year entry-level contract with Chicago on 14 May 2026 and scored his first NHL goal on 10 October 2026 against the Carolina Hurricanes |
| International | Won the 2025 Channel One Cup with Russia |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His 36 goals and 64 points in 2025-26 were the highest single-season totals for a player under 22 in KHL history | |
| 2. He was invited to the 2022 MHL All-Star Game and later to two KHL All-Star Games | |
| 3. He scored his first NHL goal during the 2026-27 season against the Carolina Hurricanes | |
| 4. His 36 goals and 64 points in 2025-26 were the most recorded in a single season by a player under 22 in KHL history | |
| 5. He scored his first NHL goal early in the 2026-27 season, on a breakaway against the Carolina Hurricanes |
