Arthur Kaliyev


Arthur Kaliyev is an Uzbek-born American ice hockey forward currently playing for the Hamilton Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League as a prospect to the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. He was drafted 33rd overall by the Kings in the second round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Early life

Kaliyev was born in Uzbekistan but his family moved to Staten Island, New York when he was 2 years old and later moved to Michigan. He represents the US in international competition.

Playing career

As a rookie in the Ontario Hockey League in 2017–18 he scored 31 goals to help the Hamilton Bulldogs to a league championship. He followed that up with 51 goals for the Bulldogs in 2018–19, becoming the youngest player in the OHL to score more than 40 goals that season. He is particularly effective at shooting a one timer. Despite his goal scoring prowess, he was regarded as inconsistent, a weak skater and a weak defender, which may have hurt his standing in the 2019 draft.
On June 3, 2020, Kaliyev was signed to a three-year, entry-level with the Los Angeles Kings.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International