Artem Shlaine (born 7 March 2002) is a Russian professional ice hockey centre for the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Shlaine was born to Dmitri and Ekaterina Shlaine, and has a brother, Daniel. He attended Shattuck-Saint Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota. He was drafted in the fifth round, 130th overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 2020 NHL entry draft.
On 13 May 2020, Shlaine committed to play college ice hockey at Connecticut, after originally committing to play at Boston University. During the 2020âÂÂ21 season, in his freshman season, he recorded one goal and eight assists in 23 games. He led the Huskies and Hockey East in face-off win percentage at 60.2 percent, winning 162 face-offs. During the 2021âÂÂ22 season, in his sophomore season, he recorded seven goals and ten assists in 36 games. He led his team in face-off win percentage at 57.6%.
On 17 June 2022, he transferred to Northern Michigan. During the 2022âÂÂ23 season, in his junior season, he recorded 11 goals and 21 assists in 38 games. During the 2023âÂÂ24 season, in his senior season, he recorded ten goals and 13 assists in 27 games. He led the Wildcats with 315 face-off wins and led the CCHA with a face-off win percentage of 58.8%. On 10 November 2023, in a game against Lake Superior State, he recorded his first career hat-trick.
On 10 April 2024, he transferred to Arizona State. He missed the first six games of the season due to injury. During the 2024âÂÂ25 season, as a graduate student, he recorded 17 goals and 21 assists in 31 games. Following the season he was named to the All-NCHC First Team and AHCA West Second Team All-American. He became only the second player in program history to earn All-American honors. He was also named a finalist for the NCHC Player of the Year and NCHC Forward of the Year.
On 31 March 2025, Shlaine signed an Amateur tryout (ATO) with the Texas Stars of the AHL.