Neftekhimik have re-signed goaltender Yaroslav Ozolin

Neftekhimik have re–signed goaltender Yaroslav Ozolin to a two–year contract.

A graduate of the Neftekhimik Neftekhimik Hockey School, Ozolin began his playing career in the 2017–2018 season on the Reaktor team, when he signed his first professional contract with his hometown club at the age of 17. Yaroslav played 120 games for Reaktor. He was called up to the Russian U–18 team.

Ozolin's debut at Neftekhimik took place on October 9, 2021, against Avtomobilist. For his playing development, he was sent to teams such as CSK VVS (Samara) and Izhstal (Izhevsk), with which Neftekhimik had sports cooperation agreements. Last season, Ozolin played on loan for Dynamo (St. Petersburg). Yaroslav palyed 114 VHL games. This season, the goaltender played 11 games for Neftekhimik with a .928 SV%.

We wish Yarsovlav best of luck in the upcoming season!

– Yaroslav made his way to Neftekhimik through the entire vertical of our Organization, from the Neftekhimik Hockey School to the KHL team. His path was thorny and difficult, through the VHL, loans, although his debut in the KHL took place back in the 21/22 season. However, Yaroslav was able to truly gain a foothold in the main team only this year. Many goaltenders give up without ever getting a chance, but it should be noted that Yaroslav demonstrated perseverance and character, and with his attitude to work he proved that he is ready for the KHL.