Mikhail Yegorov, the junior goaltender for the Boston University men’s hockey team, has drawn attention not only for his performance on the ice but also for his innovative approach to goaltender evaluation. Over the summer, Yegorov launched an online platform that seeks to provide a more nuanced analysis of goalie performance than traditional statistics such as save percentage and goals against average.
The platform, accessible at yegorovstats.com, incorporates advanced metrics including expected performance and rebound control, offering a comprehensive breakdown of a goaltender’s play. The website features a detailed glossary to help users understand the analytical terms and navigate the data. Yegorov’s announcement on Instagram garnered substantial engagement, attracting more than 7,500 likes and coverage from NHL Network’s “NHL Tonight.” He reported receiving positive feedback from goalkeepers and their families across the hockey community.
Yegorov’s interest in advanced goaltender analytics originated during his freshman season at Boston University while working with goalie coach Brian Daccord, founder of the Woburn-based Stop It Goaltending. Daccord developed an app that tracked advanced metrics for each game, which Yegorov found valuable for immediate post-game analysis. After Daccord departed for a role with the Detroit Red Wings, Yegorov collaborated with Daccord’s successor, Cam Doomany, to continue tracking his performance data. When the manual spreadsheet approach proved insufficient, Yegorov designed the website to better manage and present the information.
Despite the initiative, Boston University coach Jay Pandolfo was initially unaware of Yegorov’s project until someone shared the website link with him. Pandolfo praised Yegorov’s intelligence and analytical mindset, noting that the goaltender’s approach to the game is unique and impressive.
Originally set to enroll at BU in the fall of 2025, Yegorov accelerated his arrival amid the team’s need for goaltending support after the Terriers allowed an average of 3.41 goals per game in the first half of the 2024-25 season. To join the roster in January 2025, the St. Petersburg native secured a student visa, which required travel from Nebraska—where he played for the Omaha Lancers in the USHL—to the Bahamas for an expedited appointment. Once registered, Yegorov posted an 11-6-1 record, helping lead Boston University to its 32nd Beanpot championship and a berth in the NCAA championship game.
Reflecting on his rapid rise to collegiate competition, Yegorov described focusing on maintaining his position rather than the pressure of big games. However, the 2025-26 season saw a downturn, as the Terriers finished sixth in the Hockey East conference with a 17-17-2 record, missing the NCAA Tournament despite preseason expectations of competing for a fourth straight Frozen Four appearance.
Both Yegorov and Boston University aim to reset this season, opening with two wins over Alaska Fairbanks in which Yegorov conceded only one goal. Pandolfo emphasized Yegorov’s offseason work on mental focus and consistency, highlighting the importance of staying present and engaged during practice and games. Yegorov acknowledged that balancing academics, athletics, and personal responsibilities provided valuable experience and growth during his sophomore year.
As Yegorov continues to develop both on and off the ice, his innovative approach to goaltender analytics adds a distinctive dimension to his evolving hockey career.