What league does Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk play in?

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk play in the KHL.

When was Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk founded?

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk was founded in 1968 in Nizhnekamsk, RUS, Russia.

Where is Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk based?

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk is based in Nizhnekamsk, RUS.

Who is the head coach of Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk?

The head coach of Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk is Vyacheslav Butsayev.

Who is the captain of Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk?

The captain of Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk is Alexander Osipov.

What arena does Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk play in?

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk play their home games at Neftekhim Arena in Nizhnekamsk, RUS.

What are the team colors of Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk?

The team colors of Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk are Dark Blue + White + Red + Grey.

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2020-2021 Season

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk were 19-39-2 in the 2020-21 KHL season with 40 points, 11th in the Eastern Conference and 20th overall.

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2020-2021 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Roster

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — 2020-2021 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Konstantin Barulin (G)	42	1984	Karaganda, KAZ	6'1"	205	L
	#53	Yevgeni Ivannikov (G)	35	1991	St. Petersburg, RUS	6'0"	185	L
	#39	Fyodor Korotayev (G)	29	1997		6'3"	198	L
	#31	Yaroslav Ozolin (G)	26	2000	Nizhnekamsk, RUS	6'1"	183	L
	#20	Artyom Yevpak (G)	25	2001	Nizhnekamsk, RUS	6'3"	179	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#7	Roman Abrosimov (D)	32	1994	Kazan, RUS	6'5"	218	L
	#22	Alexander Bryntsev (D)	31	1995	Seversk, RUS	6'4"	212	L
	#92	Roman Graborenko (D)	34	1992	Mogilev, BLR	6'4"	245	R
	#90	Maxim Groshev (D/W)	24	2001	Agryz, RUS	6'2"	198	L
	#59	Dinar Khairullov (D)	26	2000	Nizhnekamsk, RUS	5'8"	170	R
	#18	Alexander Loginov (D)"A"	39	1987	Ufa, RUS	5'10"	203	L
	#27	Sergei Martynov (D)	26	2000	Izhevsk, RUS	6'2"	216	L
	#50	Bulat Motygullin (D)	27	1999	Nizhnekamsk, RUS	6'0"	174	L
	#37	Alexander Osipov (D)"C"	37	1989	Nizhny Tagil, RUS	6'1"	209	R
	#74	Alexei Puzanov (D)	28	1998	Naberezhnye Chelny, RUS	6'2"	192	L
	#52	Otso Rantakari (D)	32	1993	Helsinki, FIN	6'0"	190	R
	#98	Gleb Semyonov (D)	28	1998	Naberezhnye Chelny, RUS	6'5"	216	L
	#44	Mikhail Sidorov (D)	29	1997	Yaroslavl, RUS	6'0"	201	R
	#63	Alexei Volgin (D)	36	1990	Samara, RUS	6'0"	194	L
	#55	Kirill Vorobyov (D)	31	1995	Demikhovo, RUS	6'2"	196	L
FORWARDS
	#99	Rafael Bikmullin (C/RW)	29	1997	Nizhnekamsk, RUS	5'10"	185	L
	#88	Daniel Butsayev (F)	25	2001	Grand Rapids, MI, USA	6'1"	176	R
	#16	Mikhail Byakin (RW/C)	29	1997	Moskva, RUS	5'9"	179	R
	#28	Andrei Chivilyov (C)	26	2000	Nizhnekamsk, RUS	6'1"	185	L
	#25	Jonas Enlund (LW/C)	39	1987	Helsinki, FIN	6'0"	209	L
	#10	Vladimir Galuzin (C)	38	1988	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	5'11"	174	L
	#23	Artyom Golubovich (F)	28	1998	Moskva, RUS	6'1"	190	L
	#79	Libor Hudáček (RW/C)	36	1990	Levoca, SVK	5'10"	176	R
	#71	Linus Johansson (C)	33	1992	Ljungby, SWE	6'3"	201	L
	#87	Timur Khafizov (C)	28	1998	Kazan, RUS	6'4"	212	R
	#61	Marat Khairullin (RW)	30	1996	Volzhsk, RUS	6'0"	190	L
	#46	Andrei Kostitsyn (LW/RW)	41	1985	Novopolotsk, BLR	6'0"	214	L
	#15	Alexander Kucheryavenko (C)"A"	39	1987	Belgorod, RUS	5'11"	185	R
	#77	Brandon McMillan (C)	36	1990	Richmond, BC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#14	Ilya Paranin (F)	25	2000	Izhevsk, RUS	5'10"	165	R
	#29	Maxim Polkin (F)	26	2000	Naberezhnye Chelny, RUS	6'0"	172	L
	#9	Nikita Popugayev (LW/RW)	27	1998	Moskva, RUS	6'6"	201	R
	#24	Pavel Poryadin (RW)	30	1996	Moskva, RUS	5'9"	185	L
	#91	Bulat Shafigullin (RW/LW)	26	1999	Nizhnekamsk, RUS	6'2"	185	L
	#97	Timur Sharifyanov (C)	27	1999	Nizhnekamsk, RUS	6'2"	190	L
	#11	Ildar Shiksatdarov (RW)	32	1994	Moskva, RUS	5'11"	192	L
	#42	Vladislav Shutov (F)	25	2001	Nizhnekamsk, RUS	6'0"	161	L
Position: G: 5, D: 13, F: 20Av Age: 26.29 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2020-2021 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Staff

Head CoachVyacheslav Butsayev
Asst. CoachRobert Kharisov
Asst. CoachPavel Kostichkin
Asst. CoachAlexander Zavyalov
Goaltending CoachValeri Ivannikov
Team ManagerRinat Sharifyanov
Dir.Igor Larionov

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2020-2021 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Captains

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Alexander Osipov

"A"

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2020-2021 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Demographics

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Facts

Plays in: Fonbet Kontinental Hockey League
Team Colors: Dark Blue + White + Red + Grey
Town: Nizhnekamsk, RUS Map
Founded: 1968

2020-2021 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Roster Facts

Nationalities

34 players
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Experience

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk: 2 626 GP
NHL: 570 GP
WC: 132 GP
OG: 5 GP
SHL: 342 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 42 GP
Liiga: 462 GP
KHL: 6 878 GP
Czechia: 209 GP
AHL: 533 GP
DEL: 31 GP
NL: 41 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk U16 (Russia U16)
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk U17 (Russia U17)
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk U18 (Russia U18)
Reaktor Nizhnekamsk (MHL)
Ryazan-VDV (VHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Neftekhim Arena
Location: Nizhnekamsk, RUS
Capacity: 5 500
Construction Year: 2005

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Games

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — 2020-2021 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/17/2026 07:00 PM GMT+3	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	Dinamo Minsk	-	KHL
11/14/2026 02:00 PM GMT+3	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	Avangard Omsk	-	KHL
11/10/2026 07:30 PM GMT+3	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	Salavat Yulaev Ufa	4 - 3 (SO)	KHL
11/08/2026 02:00 PM GMT+3	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl	1 - 5	KHL
11/05/2026 05:00 PM GMT+3	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	8 - 1	KHL

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Latest Transactions

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
08/25/2026	Extension		Timur Kol (D)		Details
08/25/2026	Extension		Vladislav Yeryomenko (D)		Details
08/24/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Luka Profaca (D)	Dynamo Moskva	Details
08/24/2026	Confirmed	joining	Timur Kol (D)	Dynamo Moskva	Details
08/24/2026	Confirmed	joining	Vladislav Yeryomenko (D)	Dynamo Moskva	Details
08/21/2026	Extension		Roman Soroka (F)		Details
08/21/2026	Extension		Klim Ivanov (D)		Details
08/21/2026	Extension		Nikita Mansvetov (F)		Details

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Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk History and Standings

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Season History
season	league	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2026-2027	KHL	26	12	2	-	3	9	31	71	71	1.19	2	-
2025-2026	KHL	68	25	9	-	3	31	71	170	188	1.04	7	Conference QF loss
2024-2025	KHL	68	20	5	-	17	26	67	159	200	0.99	9	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	KHL	68	20	7	-	15	26	69	158	201	1.01	9	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	KHL	68	25	8	-	6	29	72	173	193	1.06	8	Conference QF loss
2021-2022	KHL	49	16	6	-	8	19	52	121	140	1.06	7	Conference QF loss
2020-2021	KHL	60	13	6	-	2	39	40	133	214	0.67	11	Did not make playoffs
2019-2020	KHL	62	21	7	-	8	26	64	162	158	1.03	8	Conference QF loss
2018-2019	KHL	62	15	8	-	6	33	52	130	164	0.84	10	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	KHL	56	27	3	-	7	19	94	135	135	1.68	6	Conference QF loss
2016-2017	KHL	60	20	8	-	4	28	80	143	155	1.33	10	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	KHL	60	20	7	-	12	21	86	130	135	1.43	8	Conference QF loss
2014-2015	KHL	60	17	8	-	6	29	73	165	199	1.22	10	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	KHL	54	15	4	-	4	31	57	127	152	1.06	12	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	KHL	52	17	10	-	6	19	77	144	150	1.48	8	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	KHL	54	20	5	-	4	25	74	142	165	1.37	10	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	KHL	54	22	3	-	3	26	75	159	162	1.39	8	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	KHL	56	27	4	-	4	21	93	176	166	1.66	4	Conference SF Loss
2008-2009	KHL	56	22	3	-	7	24	79	146	140	1.41	14	Last 16 loss
2007-2008	Russia	57	16	8	-	8	25	72	125	144	1.26	15	Eighth Final Loss
2006-2007	Russia	54	19	2	-	1	24	70	126	130	1.3	12	Eighth Final Loss
2005-2006	Russia	51	18	1	-	2	20	68	117	116	1.33	11	Eighth Final Loss
2004-2005	Russia	60	26	2	7	2	23	91	141	130	1.52	8	Quarterfinal loss
2003-2004	Russia	60	27	2	5	3	23	93	140	133	1.55	8	Quarterfinal loss
2002-2003	Russia	51	17	3	6	0	25	63	108	136	1.24	12	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	Russia	51	17	0	2	4	28	57	112	131	1.12	13	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	Russia	10	5	0	2	0	3	17	21	17	1.7	3	Quarterfinal loss
	Russia	34	15	2	7	2	8	58	82	72	1.71	6	-
1999-2000	Russia	38	12	2	7	3	14	50	114	118	1.32	14	Eighth Final Loss
1998-1999	Russia	42	13	-	11	-	18	37	109	122	0.88	13	Eighth Final Loss

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Tournament Statistics

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2013-2014	Nadezhda Cup	7	4	0	0	2	1	14	13	7	2	3	Quarterfinal loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Zhoe Kristof Muissu (F)	2026-2027	Brandon Wheat Kings	WHL	20	14	8	22	11
2.	Libor Hudáček (F)	2026-2027	HC Oceláři Třinec	Extraliga	17	6	16	22	8
3.	Pavel Padakin (F)	2026-2027	Polonia Bytom	PHL	17	7	13	20	12
4.	Alexei Puzanov (D)	2026-2027	Arlan Kokshetau	Kazakhstan	28	3	17	20	8
5.	Marat Khairullin (F)	2026-2027	CSKA Moskva	KHL	25	7	12	19	2
6.	Alexander Timiryov (F)	2026-2027	Metallurg Zhlobin	Belarus	22	8	10	18	13
7.	Matt White (F)	2026-2027	EC Kassel Huskies	DEL 2	15	6	12	18	2
8.	Nikita Setdikov (F)	2026-2027	Lada Togliatti	KHL	27	6	10	16	4
9.	Ivan Glazkov (D)	2026-2027	MSK Ziar nad Hronom	1. liga	17	4	12	16	12
10.	Joseph Duszak (D)	2026-2027	Straubing Tigers	DEL	15	2	14	16	8

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	25.62
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	26.58
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	27.41
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	26.03
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	27.00

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rinat Kasyanov (F)	434	87	144	231
2.	Maxim Pestushko (F)	406	96	99	195
3.	Dan Sexton (F)	241	60	134	194
4.	Andrei Belozyorov (F)	284	89	99	188
5.	Vasili Smirnov (F)	383	92	83	175

Franchise All-Time Goals

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Maxim Pestushko (F)	406	96	99	195
2.	Vasili Smirnov (F)	383	92	83	175
3.	Andrei Belozyorov (F)	284	89	99	188
4.	Rinat Kasyanov (F)	434	87	144	231
5.	Igor Polygalov (F)	432	86	85	171

Franchise All-Time Assists

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rinat Kasyanov (F)	434	87	144	231
2.	Dan Sexton (F)	241	60	134	194
3.	Yegor Milovzorov (F)	247	65	102	167
4.	Maxim Pestushko (F)	406	96	99	195
5.	Andrei Belozyorov (F)	284	89	99	188

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Sergei Bernatsky (D)	186	7	42	377
2.	Maxim Pestushko (F)	406	96	195	291
3.	Albert Minnekayev (D)	279	41	72	282
4.	Dmitri Makarov (F)	212	44	111	278
5.	Maxim Berezin (D)	435	33	89	276

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Maxim Berezin (D)	435	33	56	89
2.	Rinat Kasyanov (F)	434	87	144	231
3.	Igor Polygalov (F)	432	86	85	171
4.	Maxim Pestushko (F)	406	96	99	195
5.	Vasili Smirnov (F)	383	92	83	175

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	Andrei S. Makarov (F)	8	7	8	1.00
2.	Oleg Savchuk (F)	4	3	4	1.00
3.	Yuri Kovylyayev (F)	1	1	1	1.00
4.	Gleb Shaborshin (D)	1	0	1	1.00
5.	Gilbert Brulé (F)	37	12	32	0.86

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Dan Sexton (F)	2016-2017	KHL	51	13	37	50	0.98	16
2.	Andrei Pisarev (F)	1994-1995	Russia2	57	30	19	49	0.86	26
3.	Andrei Belozyorov (F)	2025-2026	KHL	62	27	21	48	0.77	26
4.	Anvar Valiakhmetov (F)	1994-1995	Russia2	61	32	15	47	0.77	12
5.	Dan Sexton (F)	2014-2015	KHL	49	19	28	47	0.96	12

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Anvar Valiakhmetov (F)	1994-1995	Russia2	61	32	15	47	0.77	12
2.	Andrei Pisarev (F)	1994-1995	Russia2	57	30	19	49	0.86	26
3.	Andrei Belozyorov (F)	2025-2026	KHL	62	27	21	48	0.77	26
4.	Igor Sinitsyn (F)	1994-1995	Russia2	61	27	6	33	0.54	8
5.	Eduard Belozyortsev (F)	1994-1995	Russia2	60	25	4	29	0.48	4

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Dan Sexton (F)	2016-2017	KHL	51	13	37	50	0.98	16
2.	Dan Sexton (F)	2017-2018	KHL	52	12	35	47	0.90	43
3.	Renat Mamashev (D)	2012-2013	KHL	52	10	32	42	0.81	72
4.	Dan Sexton (F)	2014-2015	KHL	49	19	28	47	0.96	12
5.	Yegor Milovzorov (F)	2014-2015	KHL	60	14	27	41	0.68	12

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Dmitri Makarov (F)	2007-2008	Russia	56	15	20	35	0.63	159
2.	Sergei Bernatsky (D)	2007-2008	Russia	40	1	2	3	0.08	127
3.	Alexander Yudin (D)	2000-2001	Russia	39	1	5	6	0.15	125
4.	Sergei Bernatsky (D)	2008-2009	KHL	43	1	9	10	0.23	112
5.	Yevgeni Nurislamov (D)	2007-2008	Russia	57	5	8	13	0.23	111