Pats claim Russian Forward Ruslan Karimov
Regina, Sask. — The Regina Pats have claimed 2007-born Russian forward Ruslan Karimov off CHL Import Waivers from the OHL’s Sarnia Sting.
Karimov, 18, played for the Sarnia Sting last season, recording 29 points (15G-14A) and 61 penalty minutes in 66 games. The Almetievsk, RUS 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.
“We are very happy to add Ruslan to our forward group,” said Regina Pats GM 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.”
