Alexey Toropchenko Bio
Alexey Leonidovich Toropchenko is a Russian professional ice hockey forward for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. Toropchenko was selected 113th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the fourth round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and began his professional playing career in 2017. He is listed at 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) and 222 lb (101 kg) and shoots left.
Early Life and Background
Alexey Leonidovich Toropchenko was born on 25 June 1999 in Moscow, Russia. He grew up in a hockey household: his father, Leonid Toropchenko, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft and played professional hockey in Russia and North America for 14 seasons. Leonid Toropchenko died in May 2017.
Alexey progressed through Russian junior hockey before moving to North America to continue his development. He represented Russia at junior international tournaments, including the 2016 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and the 2017 IIHF World U18 Championships, winning bronze medals in both events.
Path to Hockey
Toropchenko served as an alternate captain for HK MVD Balashikha in the Russian Junior Hockey League (MHL) before entering the Canadian junior system. He was selected fourth overall in the 2017 CHL Import Draft by the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League, a move that placed him on a development track toward North American professional leagues.
In the Ontario Hockey League Toropchenko adjusted to a heavier schedule and the North American style of play, using his size and physical presence to establish a role as a power forward. His play with the Guelph Storm contributed to the team’s run in the playoffs that resulted in the J. Ross Robertson Cup in 2019.
Alexey Toropchenko Career
Early Career (2017–2019)
Following the 2017 NHL Entry Draft selection by the St. Louis Blues, Toropchenko made his OHL debut for the Guelph Storm on 22 September 2017, recording a goal and an assist in that first game. In the 2017–18 OHL season he played 66 games and recorded 17 goals and 22 assists as he acclimated to North American junior hockey.
Toropchenko returned for a second season in the OHL, appearing in 62 games and matching his goal total with 17 while increasing his assists to 26. His contributions during the 2018–19 season were part of the Guelph Storm championship run that secured the J. Ross Robertson Cup in the 2019 OHL playoffs.
AHL and Professional Development (2018–2020)
After signing a three-year entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues on 13 December 2018, Toropchenko made his professional debut with the Blues’ then AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage, on 13 April 2018. He remained in the Blues organization’s development pipeline, playing with AHL affiliates and adapting his game against professional competition.
In the 2019–20 AHL season Toropchenko appeared in 59 games and recorded five goals and four assists while competing for the Blues’ AHL affiliate. He continued to focus on using size, reach, and physical play to create space and opportunities at the professional level.
KHL Season and Return to AHL (2020–2021)
On 29 September 2020, the St. Louis Blues assigned Toropchenko to HC Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League for the 2020–21 KHL season. He made his KHL debut on 4 October 2020 and scored his first KHL goal on 19 October 2020; he played 45 KHL games that season and recorded seven goals and four assists.
During his tenure with Kunlun Red Star Toropchenko scored the fastest goal in the club’s history, finding the net 34 seconds into the first period on 25 October 2020. He returned to the Blues organization for the 2021–22 season and resumed play with the Springfield Thunderbirds in the AHL as part of his continued development.
St. Louis Blues Era (2021–Present)
Alexey Toropchenko made his National Hockey League debut for the St. Louis Blues on 14 December 2021 during a game in which the Blues recorded a 4–1 win over the Dallas Stars. Since his debut he has been part of the Blues organization, splitting time between the NHL roster and the team’s AHL affiliates as roster needs and development priorities dictated.
Signed to the Blues after his draft selection and entry-level contract, Toropchenko’s role with the organization has been defined by his physical presence, board work, and depth forward responsibilities. His progression through the Blues’ system reflects the club’s plan for integrating size and depth scoring into the bottom-six forward group.
Driving Style and Strengths
Toropchenko plays as a power forward, leveraging his 6 ft 6 in frame and long reach to win puck battles and protect the puck in traffic. He uses physical play along the boards and in front of the net to create space for linemates and to generate second-chance opportunities. His skating and reach help him in defensive coverage and in disrupting opposing breakout attempts.
Notable Events and Milestones
Key milestones in Toropchenko’s career include his fourth-round selection by the St. Louis Blues in 2017, his professional debut with the San Antonio Rampage, his first professional goal in the AHL on 1 November 2019, the fastest goal in HC Kunlun Red Star history on 25 October 2020, and his NHL debut on 14 December 2021. Internationally, he won bronze medals with Russia at the 2016 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and the 2017 IIHF World U18 Championships.
Alexey Toropchenko Career Wins
Across junior and professional levels Toropchenko has recorded a range of contributions that include goals and assists in the OHL, AHL and KHL and milestones at each step of his development. In junior hockey he posted consecutive 17-goal seasons and was part of a championship club; in the AHL and KHL he registered his first professional goals and continued to develop his two-way game.
OHL Highlights
In the Ontario Hockey League with the Guelph Storm, Toropchenko recorded 17 goals and 22 assists in 66 games in 2017–18 and followed with 17 goals and 26 assists in 62 games the next season. He contributed to the Storm’s playoff run that culminated in the team winning the J. Ross Robertson Cup in 2019.
Other Wins & Perfromances
In the American Hockey League Toropchenko made his professional debut in April 2018 and scored his first AHL goal on 1 November 2019. In the Kontinental Hockey League he scored seven goals and four assists in 45 games for HC Kunlun Red Star during the 2020–21 season and set a club record with the fastest goal in team history.
Alexey Toropchenko Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Toropchenko’s father, Leonid Toropchenko, played professional hockey for 14 seasons across Russia and North America and was selected 260th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. Alexey’s upbringing in a professional hockey family contributed to his development and familiarity with the demands of the sport.
Personal Life
Public records included in available sources identify Toropchenko’s family background and his international junior representation but do not provide details about marital status, children, or residence. Personal information beyond his family and hockey background is not provided in the verified inputs.
2025 Season Performance
As of the verified records provided, Alexey Toropchenko is a member of the St. Louis Blues organization and has made appearances for the NHL club since his debut in December 2021. He has continued to be part of the Blues’ depth group while spending time with the organization’s AHL affiliates as part of his development pathway.
No verified statistical summary for the 2025 season is included in the available inputs. Contract details, roster status for a specific 2025 schedule, and season totals are not provided in the verified sources that informed this profile.