Brantford picks 7-foot, 273-pound defenseman in the Canadian Hockey League import draft
- Brantford Bulldogs selected 7-foot defenseman Alexander Karmanov as the 172nd pick in the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft, calling him the "largest hockey player on the planet."
- Karmanov would be the tallest junior player in the CHL and the tallest active registered hockey player in the world.
- He is the first player from Moldova selected in the CHL Import Draft and committed to play college hockey at Penn State in 2027.
- The Bulldogs welcomed Karmanov, alongside forward Adam Benak and defenseman Vladimir Dravecky, to their team for the upcoming season.
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The Brantford Bulldogs in Ontario chose the 17-year-old defender Alexander Karmanov 2.13 m. He also became the first Moldovan recovered from the LCH.
Brantford picks 7-foot, 273-pound defenseman in the Canadian Hockey League import draft
OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs take 7-foot defender Alexander Karmanov in CHL Import Draft - Daily Faceoff
One of the largest players to ever lace up his skates is continuing to climb up the development ranks. On Wednesday, the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League selected defenseman Alexander Karmanov in the third round, 172nd overall, of the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. With the 172nd overall selection in the 2025 #CHLImportDraft the Brantford Bulldogs are proud to select 7'0" – 273lbs defenseman Alexander Karmanov!The largest ho…
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