A big Russian star leaves the Russian champion SKA Neftyanik and moves to Stockholm and the Swedish newcomer in Elitserien, AIK. Pavel Ryazantsev, 38 years old, and great forward player in Russian bandy, is now ready for the Swedish club. Ryazantsev became third among Russian scorers in Super League last season. Ryazantsev scored 62 goals after teammates Artem Bondarenko with 72 and Erik Pettersson with 68 goals.
Pavel Ryazantsev
Ryazantsev has, among other things, won 5 World Championship gold in Russian team and 4 gold in Russian Super League. Ryazantsev becomes both a great asset for AIK and an exciting player for the Swedish bandy audience. It will be the first time Pavel Ryazantsev plays in the Swedish highest league.