Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger with the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League (NHL) as of 2024. Ovechkin is often called "the Great Eight" due to his jersey number "8". He is known as one of the greatest players in the NHL due to his achievements, second only to Wayne Gretzky in goal scoring. He started his professional hockey career in his native Moscow, Russia with the Dynamo Moscow Russia in 2001, when he was just 16 years old. He played four seasons with Dynamo Moscow before entering the NHL and scored four points in his rookie season in 21 games with Dynamo Moscow.
He was a highly appreciated prospect to be selected by the Washington Capitals as the first overall pick in the 2004 NHL Entry draft. He debuted in the 2005-2006 season, Ovechkin scored 52 goals and 54 assists and was named the Rookie of the Year, earning him the Calder Memorial Trophy. He finished third in the entire league in scoring. He also secured the Maurice Rocket Richard Award nine times for the league's top scorer. He scored an impressive 65 goals in 2007-2008 that earned him the Art Ross Trophy for most points. Ovechkin has a record of scoring 40-plus goals in thirteen seasons and also shares the record of 50-goal campaigns with hockey legends like Wayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy. He has achieved many milestones in his NHL career and continues to do so.
Alex Ovechkin Age
As of December 2024, Alex Ovechkin is 39 years old. He was born on September 17, 1985. He comes from an athletic family. His mom Tatyana was a two-time gold medalist. His father played soccer during his time. Tatyana is a two-time gold medalist in basketball in 1976 and 1980 and world championship in 1975. Alex has two brothers Sergei and Mikhail.
Alex Ovechkin’s Other Physical Attributes
Alex Ovechkin was born on August 7, 1987, making him 39 years old. He was born in Moscow, Russia. Ovechkin weighs 235 pounds (107 kilograms) and stands 6 feet 3 inches (180 centimeters) tall.
Full Name | Alex Ovechkin |
Birth date | August 7, 1987 (age 39) |
Age | 39 |
Birth Place | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Weight | 235 lb (107 kg; 16 st 11 lb) |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Shooting | Right |
Alex Ovechkin Height
Alex Ovechkin stands at 6 feet 3 inches (191 centimeters).
Alex Ovechkin Weight
Alex Ovechkin's weight is 107 kg, approximately 235 pounds.
FAQs on Alex Ovechkin
A. He weighs 107 kg and stands at 6 feet 3 inches.
A. Alexander Ovechkin plays for the Washington Capitals.
A. Alex Ovechkin is from Moscow, Russia.
A. Alex Ovechkin is 39 years old.
A. Alexander Ovechkin is under a five year contract with the Washington Capitals for $47,500,000.
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