In January 2005 he was traded to the Dayton Bombers and played with them for the rest of the season.

He played one season of hockey in North America for the Dayton Bombers during the 2006-07 season before returning to Russia.

December 12, 2006 - Called up to Dayton Bombers as emergency backup goalie.

December 28, 2006 - Recalled to Dayton Bombers.

January 3, 2007 - Removed as the emergency backup goalie from Dayton Bombers.

During the 2007/08 season, he played in the ECHL for the Dayton Bombers.

They were knocked out of the playoffs in the second round by the Dayton Bombers.

Dan Riedel, acquired from the Dayton Bombers during the season led the team with 23 goals and 57 points.

He then proceeded to other teams like the Dayton Bombers and the South Carolina Stingrays.

He began his professional career in during the 1991-92 season with the Dayton Bombers of the ECHL.