Avangard Hockey Club has signed 26-year-old defenseman Christian Jaros to a one-year contract.

Jaros is a Slovak hockey player who has played in Slovakia and Sweden, and skated in North America for the teams of Ottawa Senators, San Jose Sharks and New Jersey Devils clubs. He appeared in 94 NHL games and scored 14 (1+13) points.

Alexey Volkov, Avangard General Manager:

- Jaros - right-handed defenseman with good size. Always plays solid defense, makes the right choices on ice, does not take unnecessary risks. Christian is able to disrupt opposing attacks, he is a good shooter and skater, and has good timing for his hits.