Ice Hockey Player

Alex Ovechkin

Alexander Ovechkin is a Russian ice hockey player who has achieved great success in the NHL. He won three Hart Trophies as the league's MVP and won the Rocket Richard Trophy 8 times for most goals.

Alex Ovechkin
Full Name
Alexander Ovechkin
Age
39
Birth Date
September 17, 1985
Zodiac
Virgo
Born
Russia

About

Alex Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey winger for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). A three-time NHL MVP, he is widely recognized as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time. His numerous achievements include eight NHL scoring titles and a Stanley Cup championship in 2018.

Alex Ovechkin Timeline

1985
Alex Ovechkin is Born
On September 17, 1985, Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin was born in Moscow, Russia.
2001
Pro Hockey Debut
Ovechkin began his professional career with Dynamo Moscow in the Russian Superleague.
2004
Drafted by the Washington Capitals
Ovechkin was selected with the first overall pick by the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
2006
Wins Calder Memorial Trophy
In his rookie season with the Capitals, Ovechkin won the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year.
2008
Wins Hart Trophy
Ovechkin won his first Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player.
2018
Wins Stanley Cup
Ovechkin led the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup victory and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
2020
700th Career Goal
Ovechkin scored his 700th career goal, becoming only the eighth player in NHL history to reach that milestone.

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Alexander Ovechkin, a Russian-born professional ice hockey player, was born on September 17, 1985 and is currently 37 years old. He is best known for his impressive NHL record, having won the Maurice Richard Trophy 8 times, as well as the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2018.