Pavel Mintyukov

BIOGRAPHY

Pavel Mintyukov was born on November 25, 2003, in Moscow, Russia. He is a defenseman in the NHL.

Following his ambition for a professional career in North America, Mintyukov was signed to a contract with the Saginaw Spirit on 7 July 2020.

With the 2020–21 season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, Mintyukov returned for the following 2021–22 season, and impressed in showing his offensive acumen from the blueline in posting 17 goals and 45 assist for 62 points in 67 regular season games. Named to the OHL Third All-Star Team, Mintyukov was then selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the first-round, 10th overall, of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

He was soon signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ducks on 16 July 2022. Returning to the junior ranks to continue his development, Mintyukov began the 2022–23 season with the Spirit, notching 16 goals and 54 points in just 37 regular season games before he was traded to contending OHL club, the Ottawa 67's, in exchange for a staggering 9 draft picks on 10 January 2023.

Mintyukov made the Anaheim Ducks opening night roster to start the 2023-24 National Hockey League Season. He got off to a quick start getting power play time and appearing near the top of rookie scoring.