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Philipp Kurashev
Born (1999-10-12)12 October 1999,
Davos, Switzerland
Height
Weight
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Chicago Blackhawks
HC Lugano (NL)
Ntl. team Flag of Switzerland Switzerland
NHL Draft 120th overall, 2018
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2019–present


Philipp Kurashev (born 12 October 1999) is a Swiss professional ice hockey center who is currently playing on loan with HC Lugano of the National League (NL) as a prospect to the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Kurashev was drafted 120th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Playing career[]

Kurashev played his junior hockey in the QMJHL for the Quebec Remparts. He played 183 regular season games and put up 179 points (69 goals) over 3 seasons. He also played 17 playoffs games, putting up 13 points (3 goals).

On 12 March 2019, Kurashev signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.[2] He reported to the Rockford IceHogs at the end of his junior season and made his professional debut on 5 April 2019.[3]

Prior to the 2020–21 campaign, with the North America season delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kurashev remained in Switzerland as he was loaned to NL club, HC Lugano, on 6 September 2020.[4]

International play[]

Kurashev was named to Switzerland men's national team for the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia.[5]

Personal life[]

Kurashev is the son of Russian former professional hockey player Konstantin Kurashev. He holds Swiss and Russian dual citizenship, and is fluent in English, German, and Russian.[6][7]

Career statistics[]

Regular season and playoffs[]

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2014–15 SC Bern Elite Jr. A 3 1 1 2 0
2015–16 GCK Lions Elite Jr. A 34 9 9 18 8 12 4 4 8 8
2016–17 Quebec Remparts QMJHL 65 21 33 54 10 4 1 2 3 2
2017–18 Quebec Remparts QMJHL 59 19 41 60 24 6 1 4 5 6
2018–19 Quebec Remparts QMJHL 59 29 36 65 33 7 1 4 5 8
2018–19 Rockford IceHogs AHL 3 0 0 0 0
2019–20 Rockford IceHogs AHL 36 7 12 19 8
AHL totals 39 7 12 19 8

International[]

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2016 Switzerland U18 8th 5 1 1 2 4
2016 Switzerland IH18 8th 4 0 0 0 2
2017 Switzerland U18 8th 5 3 1 4 2
2018 Switzerland WJC 8th 5 1 2 3 2
2019 Switzerland WJC 4th 7 6 1 7 4
2019 Switzerland WC 8th 8 1 3 4 4
Junior totals 26 11 5 16 14
Senior totals 8 1 3 4 4

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External links[]


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