Spirit sign free agent forward Egor Barabanov

Saginaw, Mich. – Spirit GM Dave Drinkill announced Monday that the team has signed free agent Egor Barabanov (EE-gor BARE-uh-BAWN-ov) to an OHL Standard Player Agreement. A left-shot forward standing at 6’0” and 180lbs, Barabanov spent the last three seasons in the United States Hockey League (USHL).

“Egor is a player who makes fast, confident decisions when the puck is on his stick.” said Drinkill. “We are excited to add a player of his skillset to our style of play here in Saginaw. We’re very happy to welcome Egor to the Spirit.”

The Basking Ridge, NJ native spent the 2024-2025 season between the Sioux Falls Stampede and Madison Capitols of the USHL. Through 56 combined games, Barabanov totaled 15G-24A—39A. He spent parts of three total seasons in the USHL, scoring 19G-38A—57P.

Barabanov spent his final year of minor hockey with the New Jersey Rockets 16U AAA team. His 2022-2023 season was an offensive assault with 46G-77A—123P in 68 games, and he led the Rockets to a NEPACK (Northeast Pack Hockey League) championship.

Saginaw’s newest forward signing will wear #14 with the Spirit.