Brantford Bulldogs pick up 7’0” player in import draft

Alexander Karmanov appeared in an undated image. (Courtesy: Brantford Bulldogs)

The Brantford Bulldogs are making big moves by adding a player they call “the largest hockey player on the planet.”

The Ontario Hockey League team has chosen Alexander Karmanov as the 172 overall pick in the 2025 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.

The 17-year-old defenceman from Moldova is 7’0” and weighs 273 lbs.

According to Elite Prospects, at least two other hockey players have measured up, standing at 7’0” or more, however in a 2024 video they noted he was “the tallest active player on the planet.”

Last summer, he committed to playing at Penn State in 2027.