Zaripov won the
Gagarin Cup five times (2009, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018). In 2017, Zaripov was banned from the
IIHF through 2019 for testing positive for
pseudoephedrine, an ingredient commonly found in allergy medicine and nasal decongestants. He had expressed interest in playing in the
National Hockey League, which does not ban the substance, however continued his career in the KHL. During the
2022–23 season, his 26th professional season, Zaripov having battled through injury and unable to rediscover his offensive contributions opted to immediately conclude his professional career, following captaining Ak Bars in a game against former club Metallurg Magnitogorsk, on 24 February 2023. ==Personal==