Evgeny Biryukov

Yevgeny Nikolayevich Biryukov (born 19 April 1986) is a Russian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played for Metallurg Magnitogorsk and Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Playing career Before joining Salavat he previously served as an alternate captain for Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL. He played the first 13 seasons since the inception of the KHL with Magnitogorsk, claiming two Gagarin Cups before leaving the club as a free agent following the 2019–20 season.

On 8 May 2020, he signed a one-year contract with near rival club, Salavat Yulaev Ufa.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2005–06 Metallurg Magnitogorsk RSL 39 1 2 3 28 5 0 0 0 4 2006–07 Metallurg Magnitogorsk RSL 48 1 6 7 50 15 0 2 2 10 2007–08 Metallurg Magnitogorsk RSL 29 1 6 7 16 13 0 1 1 14 2008–09 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 55 3 8 11 50 12 0 1 1 8 2009–10 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 56 1 6 7 22 10 0 1 1 6 2010–11 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 54 2 13 15 30 19 0 5 5 6 2011–12 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 53 3 7 10 28 12 1 1 2 4 2012–13 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 42 1 4 5 34 7 0 1 1 8 2013–14 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 51 0 14 14 63 21 1 2 3 6 2014–15 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 57 4 10 14 20 10 0 1 1 8 2015–16 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 40 1 2 3 22 23 0 3 3 26 2016–17 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 57 1 9 10 22 18 0 4 4 6 2017–18 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 56 1 3 4 22 11 0 1 1 8 2018–19 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 57 2 8 10 28 6 0 0 0 0 2019–20 Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL 49 1 1 2 22 3 0 0 0 2 2020–21 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 55 1 5 6 18 9 0 1 1 2 2021–22 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 41 0 4 4 12 11 0 2 2 4 2022–23 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 67 0 4 4 22 6 0 0 0 0 2023–24 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 33 1 3 4 8 — — — — — KHL totals 823 22 101 123 423 178 2 23 25 94

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2004 Russia WJC18 6 0 0 0 4 2006 Russia WJC 6 0 4 4 6 2012 Russia WC 7 1 3 4 4 2013 Russia WC 6th 8 1 1 2 4 2015 Russia WC 2 0 1 1 0 Junior totals 12 0 4 4 10 Senior totals 17 2 5 7 8

Awards and honors Award Year KHL Gagarin Cup (Metallurg Magnitogorsk) 2014, 2016