Nikita Klepov

Class:
Freshman
Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 186
Hometown:
Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Prev School:
Saginaw (OHL)
Pronunciation:
KLEH-POV
NHL Draft:
ANA 2026 (1/15)

PRIOR TO MSU: Selected by the Anaheim Ducks with the 15th overall pick of the first round in the 2026 NHL entry draft in Buffalo ... Had a standout season with the Saginaw Spirit (OHL) in which he skated in 67 games and led the OHL with 97 points (37 goals, 60 assists) ... Became the first American born player to lead the OHL in scoring since Jason Robertson in 2018-19 ... Became the first rookie in his first two years of OHL eligibility to lead the league in scoring since Jack Valiquette in 1973-74 and the first rookie to lead any CHL Member League in scoring since Patrick Kane in 2006-07 ... Won the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the OHL scoring champion ... Received the Emms Family Award as OHL Rookie of the Year and the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy as the league's highest-scoring right wing ... Set Saginaw rookie records for assists and points ... Earned OHL Rookie of the Month honors three times during the 2025-26 season, tying Marco Rossi for the record of most OHL Rookie of the Month honors in a single season ... Nominated for CHL Rookie of the Year honors ... Named to CHL All-Rookie Team and CHL Second All-Star Team.