Anton Belov

Anton Sergeyevich Belov (Антон Серге́евич Бело́в; born July 29, 1986) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays with SKA St. Petersburg in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He has previously played with CSKA Moscow and Avangard Omsk and played one season in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Edmonton Oilers.

Playing career
Belov made his professional debut with CSKA Moscow of the Russia Elite League in the 2004–05 season. Belov would play four seasons for Moscow. From 2008 to 2013, Belov played for Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Belov played five seasons for Omsk.

In 2013, Belov decided he wanted ply his trade in the NHL. On May 30, 2013, the Edmonton Oilers announced that they had signed Belov to a one-year entry-level contract. Belov made the team roster to begin the 2013–14 season. On January 10, 2014, Belov scored his first NHL goal against Jeff Zatkoff of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite his status as a top defenceman in the KHL, Belov was used in a depth role with the Oilers and finished the year with 7 points in 57 games.

On April 16, 2014, as an approaching free agent, Belov signed a lucrative four-year contract to return to the Russian KHL with SKA St. Petersburg.