Alex Riazantsev

Alexander V. Riazantsev (Александр Рязанцев) (born March 15, 1980) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for Traktor Chelyabinsk in the Kontinental Hockey League.

Originally drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in 1998, Riazantsev spent parts of five seasons playing for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League before returning to Russia in 2003, where he has played since.