Aydar Suniev

Aydar Suniev is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger for the Calgary Wranglers in the American Hockey League while under contract as a prospect to the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League. He was selected by the Flames 80th overall in the 2023 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Suniev originally played as a youth within CSKA Moscow before moving to North America to continue his development as a junior. Following his second season with the Penticton Vees in the British Columbia Hockey League, Suniev was selected in the third-round, 80th overall, by the Calgary Flames in the 2023 NHL entry draft.
Suniev committed to the University of Massachusetts-Amherst of the Hockey East beginning as a freshman in the 2023–24 season.
After a standout sophomore season in 2024–25, in which he placed second on the Minutemen in scoring with 20 goals and 38 points through 35 appearances. Suniev opted to conclude his collegiate career in signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Calgary Flames on 2 April 2025. Joining the Flames roster, Suniev was inserted into the lineup and made his NHL debut in the final regular season game, helping Calgary to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on 17 April 2025.