BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Bloomington Bison Head Coach and VP of Hockey Operations, Phillip Barski announced today that defenseman Nikita Sedov has agreed to terms for the 2026-27 season.
Sedov set Bison records in all offensive categories for blueliners during the 2025-26 campaign and was named to the All-ECHL Second Team while also representing the team as an alternate captain. The 25-year-old Nizhnevartovsk, Russia, native led Bloomington in assists (46) and points (59) last season, both of which were individual single-season records for the club.
Sedov joined the Bison after playing parts of five seasons in Russia, splitting time between the KHL and the VHL. He amassed 42 points (7g-35a) in 214 career KHL games and was an alternate captain for Severstal Cherepovets during the 2023-24 campaign.
Prior to joining the pro ranks, the 6-foot-1, 187-pound left-shot played two seasons with the Western Hockey League’s Regina Pats. He was also an alternate captain in Regina and produced 34 points (5g-29a) in 126 career Major Junior games.
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