Slava Voynov facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Slava Voynov
Voynov with the Los Angeles Kings during the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals
Born	(1990-01-15) 15 January 1990 (age 35) Chelyabinsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Right
KHL team Former teams	Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Traktor Chelyabinsk Los Angeles Kings SKA Saint Petersburg Avangard Omsk Dynamo Moscow Ak Bars Kazan
National team	Russia
NHL Draft	32nd overall, 2008 Los Angeles Kings
Playing career	2006–present

Vyacheslav "Slava" Leonidovich Voynov (Russian: Вячесла́в Леони́дович Во́йнов; born on January 15, 1990) is a Russian professional ice hockey player. He plays as a defenceman for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Voynov was chosen by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He helped the Kings win two Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014.

Slava Voynov's Hockey Journey

Starting His Career

Voynov began his hockey career with Traktor Chelyabinsk in Russia. He played his first professional season there in 2006–07. After two seasons with Traktor, the Los Angeles Kings picked him in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 32nd player chosen overall.

In the same year, the Moncton Wildcats also drafted Voynov for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). However, because he already had professional experience in Russia, Voynov was able to skip junior hockey in North America. He was sent to the Kings' minor league team, the Manchester Monarchs, in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Playing in the NHL

In his first AHL season, Voynov scored eight goals and earned 23 points. He improved his game in the next season, getting 29 points in 79 games. In 2011, he was chosen to play in the 2011 AHL All-Star Game.

Voynov playing for the Manchester Monarchs in 2009.

Voynov scored his first two NHL goals on October 27, 2011, against the Dallas Stars. On June 11, 2012, Voynov and the Kings won the Stanley Cup in his first NHL season. He had a great rookie year.

The start of the 2012–13 NHL season was delayed due to a lockout. So, Voynov was sent back to Manchester to start the year. In the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Voynov set a new record for the Kings. He scored five goals, the most by a defenceman in one playoff season for the team.

In June 2013, Voynov and the Kings agreed to a new contract. It was a six-year deal worth $25 million.

Facing Challenges

In October 2014, Voynov faced a serious personal issue. This led to him being suspended by the National Hockey League (NHL). The Los Angeles Kings were later fined for allowing him to attend a team practice while suspended.

The NHL's rules allowed them to suspend players during a criminal investigation. This was to protect the league's reputation. Voynov did not play much for the Kings in the 2014–15 season, only six games. He was paid during the investigation but could not join team activities.

In July 2015, Voynov accepted a reduced charge related to his personal issue. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail and received three years of probation. He was also ordered to attend counseling.

After his release from jail in September 2015, Voynov chose to return to Russia. He did not go through further legal proceedings in the U.S. Because of this, the Kings ended his contract in September 2015. In July 2018, his misdemeanor conviction was officially dismissed.

Return to Russia

After leaving the NHL, Voynov returned to Russia. He signed with the strong Russian club SKA Saint Petersburg. There, he won a Gagarin Cup in 2017.

In April 2019, the NHL announced that Voynov would be suspended for the entire 2019–20 season and the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. However, an independent arbitrator later decided that he would be suspended for only 41 games of the 2019–20 season. The Kings stated they did not plan to play Voynov again.

He then signed a one-year contract with Avangard Omsk in July 2019. In the 2019–20 season, Voynov was a top player for Avangard. He led all defencemen in scoring with 11 goals and 41 points in 59 games. He was also chosen for his second KHL All-Star Game.

In May 2021, Voynov signed a two-year contract with HC Dynamo Moscow. After a successful season with Dynamo Moscow, he was traded to Ak Bars Kazan in May 2022. He signed a three-year contract extension with Ak Bars through 2025.

After two seasons with Ak Bars, Voynov left the club. He signed a one-year contract with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in July 2024.

International Games

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Olympic Athletes from Russia
Olympic Games
Gold	2018 Pyeongchang
Representing  ROC
Olympic Games
Silver	2022 Beijing
Representing  Russia
World Championships
Bronze	2016 Russia
World Junior Championships
Silver	2007 Sweden
Bronze	2008 Czech Republic
Bronze	2009 Canada
World U18 Championships
Gold	2007 Finland
Silver	2008 Russia

Voynov has proudly represented Russia in many international tournaments. He played in the World Under-18 Tournament and the World Junior Tournament. He also played in the 2014 Olympics and the 2016 World Championship. He was part of the Russian team that won the gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. In January 2022, Voynov was named to the roster for the Russian Olympic Committee athletes at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Career Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2007	Russia	WJC			6	1	0	1	0
2007	Russia	WJC18			7	1	4	5	2
2007	Russia	IH18			4	0	1	1	6
2008	Russia	WJC			7	0	1	1	0
2008	Russia	WJC18			6	1	4	5	2
2009	Russia	WJC			7	1	3	4	0
2014	Russia	OG	5th		5	0	0	0	0
2016	Russia	WC			10	1	2	3	6
2018	OAR	OG			6	2	4	6	4
2022	ROC	OG			6	1	1	2	0
Junior totals					37	4	13	17	10
Senior totals					27	4	7	11	10

Awards and Honors