Yan Melnikov is a forward from Russia who plays for Chaika Nizhny Novgorod in the MHL.

What team does Yan Melnikov play for?

Yan plays for Chaika Nizhny Novgorod in the MHL.

How tall is Yan Melnikov?

Yan Melnikov is 178 cm (5'10") tall.

How much does Yan Melnikov weigh?

Yan Melnikov weighs 80 kg (176 lbs).

When was Yan Melnikov born?

Yan Melnikov was born on 2007-09-16 in Karaganda, KAZ.

What is Yan Melnikov's nationality?

Yan Melnikov holds nationality from Russia and Kazakhstan.

Yan Melnikov

a.k.a. "Ian Mel'nikov"

#75 Chaika Nizhny Novgorod / MHL - 26/27

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Last 5 games	5	2	3	5	0
Last 10 games	10	3	4	7	0

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Date of Birth: Sep 16, 2007
Age: 19
Place of Birth: Karaganda, KAZ
Nation: Russia / Kazakhstan
Youth Team: Yunost Karaganda
Position: LW/RW
Height: 178 cm / 5'10"
Weight: 80 kg / 176 lbs
Shoots: L
Contract: 27/28

Agency: Premium

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A highly active attacker, Yan Melnikov, thrives with a pace advantage. He goes at opponents on their forechecks, sealing their routes, and forcing them into teammates. Capable of absorbing contact despite his small frame, he wins battles before delivering passes to teammates in the slot.

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Yan Melnikov — Career Statistics
S	Team	League	Regular Season						Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
21-22	SKA-Yunost Yekaterinburg U15"A"	Russia Region U16	11	10	12	22	0	-
22-23	SKA-Yunost Yekaterinburg U15	Russia Region U16	2	2	3	5	0	-
22-23	SKA-Yunost Yekaterinburg U16"A"	Russia U16	36	28	32	60	12	34
22-23	SKA-Yunost Yekaterinburg U16"A"	Russia Region U16	10	15	2	17	14	-
23-24	D13-Yunost Yekaterinburg U17	Russia U17	16	12	8	20	18	4
23-24	New Jersey Rockets 16U AAA	16U AAA	36	22	18	40	-	-
23-24	New Jersey Rockets 16U AAA	THF 16U	9	6	2	8	8	-	Playoffs	4	0	0	0	0	-
24-25	Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod U18	Russia U18	0	0	0	0	0	0	Playoffs	1	3	1	4	0	3
24-25	Torpedo-Gorky NN	VHL	10	2	1	3	0	-5
24-25	Chaika Nizhny Novgorod	MHL	42	9	17	26	24	20	Playoffs	14	5	2	7	12	6
24-25	Russia U18 (all)	International-Jr	-	-	-	-	-	-
25-26	Torpedo-Gorky NN	VHL	13	4	2	6	4	2	Playoffs	3	0	0	0	0	0
25-26	Chaika Nizhny Novgorod	MHL	45	20	20	40	26	4	Playoffs	13	4	4	8	6	0
26-27	Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod	KHL	2	0	0	0	0	-1
26-27	Chaika Nizhny Novgorod	MHL	12	4	4	8	2	1
26-27	Projected	MHL	50	17	17	34	8	4
26-27	Projected	KHL	51	0	0	0	0	-26

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S	Team	League	Regular Season						Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
20-21	Team Urals U14	Districts Cup U14	8	3	2	5	0	0
21-22	Team Urals U15	Districts Cup U15	7	3	2	5	0	5
22-23	Team Urals U15	Districts Cup U15	5	1	3	4	2	2

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Date	Team	Opp	Score	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	SOG	PPG	SHG	TOI
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Sat 24/10		@
Wed 21/10		@
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League	Regular Season								Postseason
League	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-
16U AAA	1	36	22	18	40	1.11	-	-	0
Districts Cup U14	1	8	3	2	5	0.63	0	0	0
Districts Cup U15	2	12	4	5	9	0.75	2	7	0
International-Jr	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0
KHL	1	2	0	0	0	0.00	0	-1	0
MHL	3	99	33	41	74	0.75	52	25	2	27	9	6	15	0.56	18	6
Russia Region U16	2	23	27	17	44	1.91	14	-	0
Russia U16	1	36	28	32	60	1.67	12	34	0
Russia U17	1	16	12	8	20	1.25	18	4	0
Russia U18	1	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	1	1	3	1	4	4.00	0	3
THF 16U	1	9	6	2	8	0.89	8	-	1	4	0	0	0	0.00	0	-
VHL	2	23	6	3	9	0.39	4	-3	1	3	0	0	0	0.00	0	0

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Yan Melnikov — Awards by Season
Season	Awards by Season
2022-2023	Districts Cup U15 Silver Medal
2024-2025	MHL Rookie of the Month (September, East)

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Date	Status	From	To	Source
10/05/2026	Extension	Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod	Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod	Details

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