Alexander Zharovsky

Alexander Zharovsky
Born (2007-02-22) 22 February 2007 (age 19)
Klin, Russia
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Left
KHL team Salavat Yulaev Ufa
NHL draft 34th overall, 2025
Montreal Canadiens

Alexander Sergeevich Zharovsky (Russian: Александр Сергеевич Жаровский; born 22 February 2007) is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a right winger for Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected in the second round, 34th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2025 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Russia

During the course of the 2024–25 Junior Hockey League (MHL) season, Zharovsky played for Tolpar Ufa where he finished as their top scorer and was named as the MHL's Best Rookie. He then made his Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) debut with Salavat Yulaev Ufa amidst the Gagarin Cup playoffs on 21 April 2025. That June, Zharovsky was selected 34th overall in the 2025 NHL entry draft by the Montreal Canadiens.

Graduating to the KHL ranks full-time for the 2025–26 season, his exceptional play was rewarded with selection to the annual league All-Star Game along with Alexei Cherepanov Award honours as Rookie of the Year. Zharovsky's 42 points (16 goals, 26 assists) established a new scoring record by an under-19 skater, surpassing the previous mark set by Eeli Tolvanen (36) in 2017–18.

Personal life

Zharovsky was born in Klin and has been friends with fellow Canadiens draftee Ivan Demidov since childhood.

Career statistics

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2024–25 Tolpar Ufa MHL 45 24 26 50 30 – – – – –
2024–25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL – – – – – 7 0 1 1 2
2025–26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 59 16 26 42 38 10 0 2 2 2
KHL totals 5916264238 170334

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
MHL
Best Rookie 2025
KHL
All-Star Game 2026
Alexei Cherepanov Award 2026

Records

Kontinental Hockey League:

References

  1. ↑ Yep, Megan (19 November 2025). "A storm is brewing: Alexander Zharovsky". FanSided. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Rising through playoff challenges. Alexander Zharovsky's success story". Kontinental Hockey League. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  3. ↑ Major-Mcnicol, Tyler (28 June 2025). "Canadiens Trade Up for Alexander Zharovsky". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  4. ↑ Bourget, William (7 December 2025). "Canadiens Prospect Alexander Zharovsky's Strong Start Earned Him KHL All-Star Selection". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Kontinental Hockey League [@khl_eng] (28 May 2026). "Alexander Zharovsky is 2026 KHL Rookie of the Year! The 19-year-old was team's 3rd goals/points leader (16 G, 42 PTS, 59 GP).

    #KHLAwards"     (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  6. ↑ "Zharovsky's progress and Kantserov's incredible performance. Regular season's top youngsters". Kontinental Hockey League. 23 March 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  7. ↑ Petrich, Alexander (21 November 2025). ""Demidov and I played for the same minor team in Konakovo. I remember having him as a linemate; he was already doing great back then." Alexander Zharovsky talks professional hockey, number 97 and Ivan Demidov". Junior Hockey League. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  8. ↑ "Ivan Ryabov named 2024/25 JHL MVP, Alexander Barkov – best coach". Junior Hockey League. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "The League made its choice! Full rosters for the Fonbet 2026 KHL All-Star Game!". Kontinental Hockey League. 9 December 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "Alexander Zharovsky nommé recrue de l'année dans la KHL" [Alexander Zharovsky named KHL Rookie of the Year]. Le Journal de Montréal (in French). 28 May 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "18-Year Old KHL Players - Regular Season Stats". QuantHockey.com. Retrieved 3 June 2026.