Narozen
17. 09. 1985 (40 let)
Místo narození
Moskva, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Výška
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Váha
235 lb (107 kg)
Status
✅ Aktivní
📝 Životopis
EN · zdroj TheSportsDB
Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin (Russian: Александр Михайлович Овечкин, IPA: ; born 17 September 1985), often referred to as "the Great Eight" or "Ovi", is a Russian professional ice hockey winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is regarded as one of the greatest hockey players in the history of the NHL. Prior to entering the league, Ovechkin played for Dynamo Moscow of the Russian Superleague for four seasons, from 2001 until 2005, and returned to play for them briefly during the 2012–13 NHL lockout. A highly touted prospect, Ovechkin was selected by the Capitals first overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. With the 2004–05 NHL lockout cancelling the season, Ovechkin remained in Russia until 2005, joining the Capitals for the 2005–06 season. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year, scoring 52 goals and 54 assists to lead all rookies with 106 points and finishing third overall in league scoring.
Ovechkin has led the NHL in goal scoring (for which the Rocket Richard Trophy is awarded) seven times, which is tied for the most times in history with Bobby Hull. He first did so in the 2007–08 season, when he recorded 65 goal…
