2007-08 SEASON: Finished the season fourth on Avangard Omsk (RSL) in goals (15) and sixth in points (28) ... His 13 assists established a new career-high ... Tied for second on Omsk in points (three) and ranked third on the club in goals (two) in four post-season contests ... Helped lead Russia to a Bronze Medal in the 2008 U-20 World Junior Championships, tallying three goals and three assists for six points and a plus-three rating in six games.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: June 22, 2007 – Rangers first round choice, 17th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
