Andrei Bakanov

Bakanov, a 6’2”, 225 lb forward from Moscow, was the Storm’s first round pick (38th overall) in the 2019 Import Draft.

The 2002-born Bakanov spent the 2018-19 season with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders of the USHL where he collected five goals and nine points in 51 games. In 2017-18, the Moscow native had an impressive year playing with the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies, totaling 112 points (57G, 55A) in 77 total games between the program’s HPHL schedule and U16 AAA schedule.

Bakanov also brings valuable international experience representing Russia at the U-17s where he won gold playing alongside Storm defenceman Danill Chayka at the World Hockey Challenge in Saint John, NB.