Ivan Tkachenko

Ivan Tkachenko is a Russian right winger on Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.

Tkachenko was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2002, after scoring 34 points and helping Lokomotiv Yaroslavl win a league championship in his second season of play in the Super League. He never left the club, winning another championship in 2003. He had a breakout season in 2004-05, scoring 15 goals and 30 points, and set a career high with 25 assists and 34 points in 2006-07. He was named team captain for the 2009-10 season, but was demoted to an alternate captaincy in 2010.

Tkachenko won a silver medal with Russia at the 2002 World Championships.