EGOR MIRONOV

Niagara

Sr. | F | Toronto, Ontario

Egor Mironov

Key Statistics: Mironov led the Purps in goals with a career best 16 and was third on the team with a personal best of 28 points. He was goal-less for the first eight games last season before catching fire, scoring 13 over the last 17 regular season games. Mironov was held off the score sheet in the postseason, but was part of the three short-handed-goals-in-69 seconds game against Canisius in November. Mironov scored the middle goal of the trio. He is the son of Dmitri and nephew of Boris Mironov, who combined to play 21 NHL seasons.

What He Does: Mironov comes off either wing and lets it go with one of the best shots in college hockey, but is also willing to forecheck and hit. He occasionally played the point on the power play, and registered some of the best open ice hits of the season. Mironov usually shows good anticipation in the defensive zone.

The Bigger Picture: Niagara’s top power-play unit will feature Mironov and fellow senior Chris Moran on a potent first unit. Mironov was invited to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ rookie camp during the summer so he should be one of the Purple Eagles pro scouts are looking at all season. Look for a contract offer after the season ends.

Niagara coach Dave Burkholder on Mironov: “He is without a doubt one of the best shooters we’ve ever had at Niagara and that includes guys like Joe Tallari and Barret Ehgoetz. And that’s based on pure velocity and accuracy. He can shoot on the fly and get off the one-timer as well. He is the prototypical power forward who is good at angling and usually finishes his check.”