Afanasyev Carries Karjala Cup Momentum Into The KHL Season Hockeyology by Sportsologist - November 20, 20200 Last week, Yegor Afanasyev was celebrating a successful debut for Team Russia. The 19-year-old Predators prospect took his bow for the national team and potted a couple of goals in the Karjala Cup triumph. This week, the Tver native was at it again, making his first KHL appearance in his loan spell