Mikhail Gulyayev (born 26 April 2005) is a Russian professional ice hockey player for Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was drafted 31st overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2023 NHL entry draft.

Playing career During the 2022–23 season, Gulyayev split time in the MHL, VHL and KHL. He made his professional debut for Avangard Omsk where he recorded one assist in 13 games.

Following the completion of his fourth KHL year in the 2025–26 season, Gulyayev opted to continue his tenure with Avangard in signing a two-year contract extension on 29 May 2026.

International play

Gulyayev represented Russia at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics where he recorded one assist in four games and won a gold medal.

Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2021–22 Omskie Yastreby MHL 54 7 28 35 24 13 0 5 5 4 2022–23 Omskie Yastreby MHL 22 2 23 25 18 17 2 8 10 2 2022–23 Omskie Krylia VHL 12 0 4 4 4 — — — — — 2022–23 Avangard Omsk KHL 13 0 1 1 6 — — — — — 2023–24 Avangard Omsk KHL 64 4 8 12 8 12 2 1 3 2 2024–25Avangard OmskKHL 67 7 8 15 8 13 1 2 3 2 2024–25 Omskie Yastreby MHL — — — — — 4 0 3 3 22025–26Avangard OmskKHL 54 1 2 3 14 17 1 4 5 2 KHL totals 198 12 19 31 36 42 4 7 11 6

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