Nikita Kashirsky is a Russian professional ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Wichita Thunder in the Central Hockey League. Kashirsky spent four seasons at Norwich University before turning pro with the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays. He also had spells in the American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons, Manitoba Moose and Hershey Bears. He signed with the Gwinnett Gladiators on September 28, 2011. On August 25, 2012, Kashirsky signed with HC Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League but was released from his contract a short time later. On December 27, 2013 Kashirsky returned to ECHL signing with Reading Royals, helping the franchise claim their first Kelly Cup. On August 6, 2013, Kashirsky left the Royals and returned abroad to the United Kingdom, signing a one-year contract as well as accepting an assistant coaching role within the Dundee Stars of the Elite Ice Hockey League. After a single season with the Stars, Kashirsky made a return to North America in agreeing to a one-year contract with the Wichita Thunder of the CHL on July 9, 2014. 

January 25th, 1985 in Moscow (Age 39)