What league does Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod play in?

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod play in the KHL.

When was Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod founded?

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod was founded in 1946 in Nizhny Novgorod, RUS, Russia.

Where is Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod based?

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod is based in Nizhny Novgorod, RUS.

Who is the head coach of Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod?

The head coach of Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod is Valeri Shaposhnikov.

What arena does Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod play in?

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod play their home games at Volga Arena in Nizhny Novgorod, RUS.

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1996-1997

1996-1997 Season

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod were 6-14-4 in the 1996-97 Russia season with 19 points, 11th in the 1st round - Western Conference and 39th overall.

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1996-1997 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Roster

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — 1996-1997 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#20	Sergei Fadeyev (G)	55	1971	Chistopol, RUS	6'0"	165	L
	#1	Alexei Ignatenko (G)	56	1970	Saratov, RUS	5'10"	198	L
		Alexei Ivashkin (G)	57	1969	Ramenskoye, RUS	5'8"	198	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#25	Renat Abashev (D)	57	1969	Kirovo-Chepetsk, RUS	6'1"	212	L
	#32	Sergei Garkusha (D)	55	1971	Kyiv, UKR	6'1"	203	-
	#14	Sergei Klishin (D)	51	1975	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	6'0"	209	L
	#7	Alexander Kupriyanov (D)	56	1970	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	6'1"	207	-
	#2	Lev Latin (D)	60	1966	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	5'8"	179	-
	#22	Andrei Mazhugin (D)	63	1963	Angarsk, RUS	6'2"	198	L
	#4	Oleg Namestnikov (D)	56	1970	Sarov, RUS	5'11"	203	L
	#6	Nikolai Syrtsov (D)	55	1971	Voskresensk, RUS	5'11"	198	L
	#28	Alexei Tezikov (D)Loan		1978	Togliatti, RUS	6'0"	196	L
	#37	Alexei Tomilov (D)	50	1976	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	6'0"	181	L
		Denis Tyulyapkin (D)	47	1978	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	5'9"	198	L
	#19	Nikolai Voyevodin (D)	52	1973	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	5'10"	194	L
FORWARDS
	#18	Vadim Averkin (C)	48	1978	Dzerzhinsk, RUS	5'9"	183	L
	#12	Evgeny Bobariko (C)	52	1974	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	6'1"	183	L
	#15	Yuri Bogusevich (F)	53	1973	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	6'2"	181	-
	#39	Viktor Chislov (LW)Loan	49	1977	Togliatti, RUS	6'1"	174	R
		Artyom Chubarov (C)	46	1979	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	6'1"	203	L
	#9	Vladimir Khaylak (F)	51	1975	Minsk, BLR	5'10"	165	-
	#17	Vladimir Kireyev (F)		1967	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	5'10"	181	-
	#29	Sergei Kiselyov (F)	48	1978	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	5'9"	198	R
		Sergei Kolyubakin (F)	49	1977		6'2"	203	L
	#10	Vladimir Konkov (F)	58	1968		5'8"	179	-
		Mihail Kozlov (LW)	51	1975	Tallinn, EST	5'11"	190	L
		Sergei Lyazayev (F)	49	1977		-	-	-
	#24	Sergei Makarov (LW)	54	1971	Elektrostal, RUS	6'1"	194	L
	#33	Igor Melyakov (RW)	49	1976	Lipetsk, RUS	5'11"	216	L
	#21	Vladimir Orlov (F)	55	1971	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	5'11"	179	-
	#30	Dmitri Pirozhkov (C)	57	1969	Perm, RUS	5'11"	183	R
	#25	Oleg Sarayev (F)	51	1975	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	5'8"	172	-
	#8	Maxim Savosin (C)	49	1976	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	6'1"	198	L
		Sergei Shesterikov (F)	59	1967	Moskva, RUS	6'3"	207	-
	#36	Igor Sirotinin (F)	54	1972	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	5'9"	183	L
	#11	Andrei Ven. Smirnov (F)	56	1970	Cherepovets, RUS	5'10"	174	L
	#26	Vasili Smirnov (F)	53	1973	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	5'11"	183	L
	#38	Alexei Ushakov (F)	52	1974	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	5'11"	198	-
		Anatoli Ustyugov (LW)		1977	Usolye-Sibirskoye, RUS	5'10"	174	L
		Alexei Vorobyov (C)	48	1978	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	5'10"	172	L
	#23	Andrei Zhelnov (F)	51	1975	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS	5'9"	168	-
Position: G: 3, D: 11, F: 23Av Age: 23.84 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Staff

Head CoachValeri Shaposhnikov
Head CoachMikhail Varnakov
Asst. CoachYuri Fyodorov
Goaltending CoachSergei Tyulyapkin
Team ManagerValeri Syusyayev
Equipment ManagerAnatoli Sidarov
PresidentViktor Kharitonov

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1996-1997 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Demographics

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Facts

Plays in: Fonbet Kontinental Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Nizhny Novgorod, RUS Map
Founded: 1946

1996-1997 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Roster Facts

Nationalities

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Experience

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod: 3 867 GP
WC: 3 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Chaika Nizhny Novgorod (MHL)
Dizel Penza (VHL)
HK Samara (RHL)
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod U16 (Russia U16)
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod U18 (Russia U18)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Volga Arena
Location: Nizhny Novgorod, RUS
Capacity: 12 350
Construction Year: 2026

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Games

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — 1996-1997 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/12/2026 04:30 PM UTC	Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	-	KHL
10/08/2026 04:30 PM UTC	Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod	Severstal Cherepovets	-	KHL
10/05/2026 04:30 PM UTC	Dinamo Minsk	Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod	1 - 2 (SO)	KHL
10/03/2026 04:30 PM UTC	HK Sochi	Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod	0 - 6	KHL
10/01/2026 04:30 PM UTC	Dynamo Moskva	Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod	1 - 3	KHL

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Latest Transactions

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/05/2026	Extension		Yan Melnikov (F)		Details
10/01/2026	Rumour	leaving	Dmitri Breus (D)	Unknown	Details
09/21/2026	Confirmed	joining	Alexei Yakovlev (F)	Sibir Novosibirsk	Details
09/21/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Alexander Yaremchuk (F)	Sibir Novosibirsk	Details
09/21/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Alexei Kruchinin (F)	Amur Khabarovsk	Details
09/20/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Alexander Yatsenko (D)	Izhstal Izhevsk	Details
09/19/2026	Confirmed	joining	Yaroslav Dyblenko (D)	Amur Khabarovsk	Details
09/08/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Yegor Sokolov (F)	Dinamo Minsk	Details

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Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod History and Standings

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	KHL	12	7	3	-	2	0	36	19	18	1.5	3	-
2025-2026	KHL	68	27	24	-	10	7	191	191	81	1.19	6	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	KHL	68	24	28	-	7	9	204	196	71	1.04	8	Conference QF loss
2023-2024	KHL	68	27	27	-	7	7	189	180	75	1.1	7	Conference QF loss
2022-2023	KHL	68	31	20	-	11	6	204	172	90	1.32	4	Conference SF loss
2021-2022	KHL	47	20	19	-	1	7	117	113	49	1.04	9	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	KHL	60	22	22	-	7	9	170	168	67	1.12	8	Conference QF loss
2019-2020	KHL	62	22	27	-	7	6	165	167	64	1.03	8	Conference QF loss
2018-2019	KHL	62	20	25	-	7	10	176	193	64	1.03	7	Conference QF loss
2017-2018	KHL	56	23	19	-	6	8	116	127	89	1.59	5	Conference QF loss
2016-2017	KHL	60	27	18	-	8	7	145	124	104	1.73	6	Conference QF loss
2015-2016	KHL	60	23	16	-	10	11	163	137	100	1.67	7	Conference SF loss
2014-2015	KHL	60	22	22	-	8	8	153	144	90	1.5	7	Conference QF loss
2013-2014	KHL	54	25	17	-	7	5	153	121	94	1.74	5	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	KHL	52	19	23	-	2	8	142	146	69	1.33	11	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	KHL	54	24	17	-	6	7	157	132	91	1.69	2	Conference SF loss
2010-2011	KHL	54	18	25	-	8	3	144	151	73	1.35	9	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	KHL	56	22	27	-	2	5	154	163	75	1.34	9	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	KHL	56	24	24	-	4	4	162	162	84	1.5	11	Last 16 loss
2007-2008	Russia	57	13	34	-	6	4	125	166	55	0.96	20	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	Russia2	52	42	4	6	0	0	259	91	132	2.54	1	Champion \| Promoted
2005-2006	Russia2	56	31	14	7	3	1	160	83	107	1.91	5	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	Russia2	52	37	8	5	1	1	163	69	119	2.29	2	Semifinal loss
2003-2004	Russia	60	12	38	5	3	2	95	171	49	0.82	16	Relegated
2002-2003	Russia2	14	10	1	3	0	0	42	22	33	2.36	1	-
	Russia2	48	35	4	4	3	2	187	86	117	2.44	1	Final group
2001-2002	Russia	51	7	31	6	1	6	85	169	35	0.69	18	Relegated
2000-2001	Russia	10	2	5	1	1	0	25	36	9	0.9	6	Did not make playoffs
	Russia	34	12	13	6	2	1	75	78	47	1.38	11	-
1999-2000	Russia	38	15	18	3	2	0	86	98	52	1.37	13	Eighth Final Loss

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Tournament Statistics

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod
2012-2013	Nadezhda Cup	3	1	1	0	0	1	5	7	4	1.33	8	Qualification loss
Torpedo Gorky
1974-1975	Expolaris Cup	4	3	1	0	-	-	26	11	6	1.5	2	-
1973-1974	Expolaris Cup	5	5	0	0	-	-	36	13	10	2	1	-
1972-1973	SovSport Cup	4	3	1	0	-	-	18	7	6	1.5	1	-
	Spengler Cup	4	3	1	0	-	-	21	9	6	1.5	2	No playoffs held
1971-1972	SovSport Cup	4	2	0	2	-	-	20	13	6	1.5	2	Did not make playoffs
	Expolaris Cup	6	5	0	1	-	-	35	14	11	1.83	1	-

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Damir Zhafyarov (F)	2026-2027	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	KHL	13	8	6	14	6
2.	Andrew Calof (F)	2026-2027	HK Poprad	Extraliga	8	3	7	10	4
3.	Robert Sabolic (F)	2026-2027	HD Jesenice	Alps Hockey League	5	4	5	9	4
4.	Viktor Shakhvorostov (F)	2026-2027	HC 19 Humenné	1. liga	7	4	5	9	0
5.	Nikolai Kovalenko (F)	2026-2027	CSKA Moskva	KHL	12	4	5	9	8
6.	Denis Yan (F)	2026-2027	Severstal Cherepovets	KHL	11	6	2	8	0
7.	Artur Tyanulin (F)	2026-2027	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	KHL	12	5	3	8	6
8.	Vasily Atanasov (F)	2026-2027	SKA St. Petersburg	KHL	10	4	4	8	0
9.	Kaspars Daugavins (F)	2026-2027	HK Mogo	Latvia	6	2	6	8	0
10.	Nikita Setdikov (F)	2026-2027	Lada Togliatti	KHL	13	2	6	8	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	26.17
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	26.78
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	25.44
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.83
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	24.91

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Alexander Skvortsov (F)	559	233	196	429
2.	Mikhail Varnakov (F)	545	215	193	408
3.	Mikhail Varnakov (F)	632	191	144	335
4.	Vladimir Kovin (F)	536	171	142	313
5.	Anatoli Vodopyanov (F)	616	146	117	263

Franchise All-Time Goals

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Alexander Skvortsov (F)	559	233	196	429
2.	Mikhail Varnakov (F)	545	215	193	408
3.	Mikhail Varnakov (F)	632	191	144	335
4.	Alexei Mishin (F)	471	182	72	254
5.	Vladimir Kovin (F)	536	171	142	313

Franchise All-Time Assists

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Alexander Skvortsov (F)	559	233	196	429
2.	Mikhail Varnakov (F)	545	215	193	408
3.	Mikhail Varnakov (F)	632	191	144	335
4.	Maxim Potapov (F)	576	86	144	230
5.	Vladimir Kovin (F)	536	171	142	313

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Vladimir Kovin (F)	536	171	313	570
2.	Vadim Galikhmanov (D)	387	17	53	520
3.	Mikhail Varnakov (F)	632	191	335	464
4.	Vladimir Fedosov (D)	356	23	79	410
5.	Anatoli Vodopyanov (F)	616	146	263	406

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mikhail Varnakov (F)	632	191	144	335
2.	Anatoli Vodopyanov (F)	616	146	117	263
3.	Mikhail Presnyakov (D)	608	49	86	135
4.	Oleg Namestnikov (D)	608	29	61	90
5.	Yuri Fyodorov (D)	577	102	90	192

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Leonids Tambijevs (F)	41	30	57	1.39
2.	Andrei Samokhvalov (F)	49	18	45	0.92
3.	Nikolai Kovalenko (F)	98	32	89	0.91
4.	Charles Linglet (F)	53	20	45	0.85
5.	Alexander Syomin (F)	20	7	17	0.85

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Damir Zhafyarov (F)	2020-2021	KHL	58	21	40	61	1.05	26
2.	Leonids Tambijevs (F)	2002-2003	Russia2	41	30	27	57	1.39	28
3.	Yegor Vinogradov (F)	2025-2026	KHL	67	23	31	54	0.81	16
4.	Nikolai Kovalenko (F)	2022-2023	KHL	56	21	33	54	0.96	36
5.	Mikhail Varnakov (F)	1982-1983	Soviet	53	30	23	53	1.00	41

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Robert Sakharovsky (F)	1959-1960	Soviet	-	36	-	-	-	-
2.	Pavel Brendl (F)	2008-2009	KHL	56	35	15	50	0.89	48
3.	Leonids Tambijevs (F)	2002-2003	Russia2	41	30	27	57	1.39	28
4.	Mikhail Varnakov (F)	1982-1983	Soviet	53	30	23	53	1.00	41
5.	Mikhail Varnakov (F)	1979-1980	Soviet	44	30	20	50	1.14	27

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Damir Zhafyarov (F)	2020-2021	KHL	58	21	40	61	1.05	26
2.	Bobby Nardella (D)	2025-2026	KHL	67	1	38	39	0.58	44
3.	Alexei Kruchinin (F)	2022-2023	KHL	60	15	37	52	0.87	18
4.	Nikolai Kovalenko (F)	2022-2023	KHL	56	21	33	54	0.96	36
5.	Aleksandrs Nizivijs (F)	2006-2007	Russia2	39	14	32	46	1.18	24

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Vladimir Galuzin (F)	2015-2016	KHL	42	10	18	28	0.67	95
2.	Vadim Galikhmanov (D)	1994-1995	Russia	52	4	5	9	0.17	90
3.	Maxim Ovchinnikov (F)	2002-2003	Russia2	46	12	20	32	0.70	89
4.	Yegor Shastin (F)	2009-2010	KHL	46	11	10	21	0.46	88
5.	Maxim Ovchinnikov (F)	2003-2004	Russia	57	6	10	16	0.28	88

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Team names:

- Torpedo Gorky (1946-1991)
- Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (1991-)