The defenseman will continue his career at our club in a brand-new role.
Following the conclusion of the 2025/2026 season, we are beginning to introduce the new members of our management team who will be working with the club in the upcoming season.
Oleksii Melnykov is well known to Kyiv Capitals fans for his performances on the ice, having dedicated the past two years of his playing career to our team. During his tenure, Melnykov earned a silver medal in the Ukrainian Championship and reached the semifinals of the Optibet League.
Notably, Oleksii is a product of the Kyiv Sokil youth system. In Ukraine, he also played for Generals, Kremenchuk, Mariupol, and Berserks. Additionally, he brings international experience from the Turkish championship, where he played for Narmanspor.
We are delighted to welcome Oleksii Melnykov to his new position and wish him successful and productive work for the benefit of the club and all of Ukrainian hockey!
