22 July 2026

Justin Bailey Joins Barys

Barys have signed American forward Justin Bailey to a one-year, one-way contract running through 31 May 2027.

Bailey has spent his entire career in North America. Last season, the forward played for the San Diego Gulls, the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks. Justin led the team in goals during the regular season with 25, while also recording 17 assists in 71 games. Overall, he has played more than 500 AHL games, scoring 182 goals and adding 140 assists.

Justin Bailey
Date of birth: 01.07.1995
Position: Forward
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 97 kg
Shoots: Right

Leonid Metalnikov, General Manager of Barys:

"We are pleased to have signed Justin Bailey. He is a powerful and fast forward. When building our roster, we needed a player who could score consistently and is highly focused on attacking the net. His 25 goals last season speak for themselves. We expect Justin to add more finishing quality and scoring threat to our offense."

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