Alexander Avtsin

Alexander Alexandrovich Avtsin (Александр Александрович Авцин; born March 19, 1991) is a Russian professional ice hockey right wing who is currently playing for Liptovský Mikuláš HK in the Slovak Extraliga. He was selected in the fourth round, 109th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career
Avtsin was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the fourth round of the 2009 entry draft, 109th overall while within the HC Dynamo Moscow organization in the Kontinental Hockey League. He was also drafted 43rd overall in the Canadian Hockey League draft by the Quebec Remparts, but opted to remain in Russia.

On July 2, 2010, Avtsin came to a mutual agreement with HC Dynamo Moscow to leave the team. He plans on going to Montreal for training camp and if he does not make the team is willing to play for the Canadiens' farm team, the Hamilton Bulldogs.

On July 15, 2010, Avtsin agreed to terms on a three-years entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens. In the 2012–13 season, his third year with Canadiens affiliate the Bulldogs, after just 15 games Avtsin agreed to mutually terminate the remainder of his contract and on May 3, 2013 after clearing waivers was released as a free agent.

On July 11, 2013, Avtsin agreed to a contract to return to the KHL with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.

After two seasons with Traktor Chelyabinsk, Avtsin left as a free agent and signed a one-year contract for the 2021–22 season to continue in the KHL with Spartak Moscow on 19 June 2021. In a checking line role, Avtsin made 36 regular season appearances with Spartak, posting 1 goal and 4 points.

As a free agent from Spartak, Avtsin secured a one-year contract to join HC Vityaz on 5 May 2022.

Personal
He is married and has a daughter.