Nail Yakupov is 27!

On October 6, Russian national team and HC Amur Khabarovsk forward Nail Yakupov celebrates his birthday.

Today, he turned 27 years of age. In the past, Nail has claimed a silver and bronze medal at the World Junior Championship with Russia. Furthermore, he was the first pick of the 2012 NHL Draft.

He played for Edmonton, St. Louis and Colorado before returning to his home country with SKA Saint Petersburg in 2018. Nail transferred to Amur this summer.

The Russian Ice Hockey Federation wishes Nail health, happiness and more professional success on the ice! Happy birthday!