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Vasily Podkolzin's headshot.

Vasily

Podkolzin

(vuh-SEE-lee paud-KOHL-zihn)

  • Position:

    Right Wing

  • Shoots:

    Left

  • Height:

    6'1"

  • Weight:

    190 lbs

  • Birthplace:

    Moscow, RUS

  • Born:

    2001-06-24

  • Drafted:

    Vancouver's first round selection, 10th overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft

Career Highlights

  • Led Hlinka-Gretzky Memorial Tournament in points in 2018 (11 in 5 games) 
  • Made his KHL debut at age 17 for SKA St. Petersburg 
  • Drafted 10th overall at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver 
  • Three-time member of the Russian World Junior team
  • Captain of the 2021 Russian World Junior Team
  • Led SKA St. Petersburg in playoff scoring in 2020/21 (8 goals, 3 assists in 16 games)
  • Youngest player on 2021/22 Canucks
  • Tied career-high 3 game point streak from Apr. 12-18 (4+2)
  • Led Canucks rookies in scoring (14 goals, 12 assists in 79 games) in 2021/22 
  • Played 100th Career NHL Game on Feb. 13/23 vs Detroit Red Wings