Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ivan Provorov

How Ivan Provorov built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Ivan Provorov is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL. He previously played for the Philadelphia Flyers. Provorov is known for his defensive skills and on-ice presence, marking him as a notable player in the National Hockey League.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: Drafted by Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

In 2013, at the age of 16, Provorov was drafted by the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders of the United States Hockey League (USHL) in the first round, fifth overall, of the 2013 USHL futures draft.

2014: First International Hockey Appearance

In 2014, Provorov made his first international hockey appearance at the IIHF World U18 Championships, playing for Russia.

2014: Selected in two amateur drafts

In 2014, after his rookie season, Provorov was selected by the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League in the 2014 CHL Import Draft and by Yaroslavl Lokomotiv in the 2014 KHL Junior Draft.

2014: Selected by Brandon Wheat Kings in CHL Import Draft

In 2014, the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League selected Provorov 30th overall in the CHL Import Draft.

January 2015: Invited to CHL Top Prospects Game

In January 2015, Provorov was invited to the CHL Top Prospects Game, playing for Team Orr.

2015: Played in World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2015, Provorov played for the Russian junior team at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (WJC), where Russia won a silver medal.

2015: Ranked Seventh Among Draft Prospects

In 2015, going into the NHL Entry Draft, the NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Provorov seventh among all draft prospects.

2015: Drafted by Philadelphia Flyers

In 2015, the Philadelphia Flyers selected Provorov seventh overall in the NHL Entry Draft, and he subsequently signed an entry-level contract with the team.

October 2016: Named to Flyers' Roster and NHL Debut

On October 10, 2016, Provorov was named to the Flyers' 2016-17 roster. He made his NHL debut on October 14, 2016, and scored his first point with an assist.

2016: Iron man streak begins

In 2016, Provorov began his iron man streak with the Flyers, not missing a game until 2022. This became the franchise's second-longest consecutive games played streak.

2016: Silver Medal at the World Junior Championship

In 2016, Provorov returned to the Russian team at the World Junior Championship (WJC). His goal in the final minutes of the gold medal game against Finland tied the game 3-3 and forced the match into overtime; however, Russia came away with a silver medal once more.

2017: Flyers appearance in Stanley Cup playoffs

In 2017, the Flyers made an appearance in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they were eliminated in the first round by the Pittsburgh Penguins. During this time, Provorov revealed he had suffered a separated shoulder before Game 6.

September 2019: Re-signed with Flyers

On September 12, 2019, the Flyers re-signed Provorov to a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension.

January 2021: Designated Alternate Captain

On January 12, 2021, Provorov was designated alternate captain for all home games during the 2020-21 season by the Flyers.

2021: Competed at IIHF World Championship as ROC

Due to sanctions imposed on the Russian Athletics Federation, in 2021, Provorov competed at the IIHF World Championship as part of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC).

January 2022: Iron man streak ends

From his debut, Provorov did not miss an NHL game until January 4, 2022, when he entered COVID-19 protocols several hours prior to a game against the Anaheim Ducks. Prior to that date, he had not missed a game of hockey since the age of 10, when he contracted chickenpox and stayed home so as not to infect his teammates.