The Regina Pats have claimed 2007-born Russian forward Ruslan Karimov off CHL Import Waivers from the OHL’s Sarnia Sting.
The 18-year-old Karimov played for the Sarnia Sting last season, recording 29 points (15G-14A) and 61 penalty minutes in 66 games.
The Almetievsk, Russia product was selected by the Sting with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 CHL Import Draft after recording 22 points (13G-9A) in 25 games with Sputnik Almetievsk of the MHL.
The 6-foot, 201-pound left-shot winger has signed his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement and has joined the Pats much to the delight of general manager Dale Derkatch.
“He should add some offensive punch as he had 15 goals last year as a 17-year-old with the Sarnia Sting. He’s a good skater who works hard, shoots the puck hard and will bring some net front presence.”
The Pats are back in action on Friday night when they head to Prince Albert to take on the Raiders. You can hear the game on 620 CKRM starting at 6:30 p.m.
