Pavel Akolzin

Pavel Sergeevich Akolzin is a Russian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing under contract with the Shanghai Dragons in the Kontinental Hockey League.

Playing career

Akolzin formerly played with Barys Nur-Sultan in the KHL and Beibarys Atyrau, Arlan Kokshetau and Nomad Astana of the Kazakhstan Hockey Championship.
Following four seasons in the KHL with Barys Nur-Sultan, Akolzin left the club as a free agent and was signed to a two-year contract to continue in the KHL with Russian club, Metallurg Magnitogorsk on 1 May 2021.
After a brief stint with SKA Saint Petersburg, Akolzin was signed to a two-year contract with newly rebranded club, Shanghai Dragons, on 15 August 2025.