Who is Vasily Podkolzin's wife : Meet Sasha Kotyatkina

Vasily Podkolzin is a winger for the Vancouver Canucks. He was selected 10th overall by the team in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in October 2021.

The Canucks prospect got married to Sasha Kotyatkina in June 2021, when he was 19 years old. The marriage took place in St. Petersburg, Russia.

According to tvguidetime.com, Sasha Kotyatkina is from Yaroslavl, a city in northeastern Moscow, Russia. Sasha and Vasily now live in Vancouver. Podkolzin has split time this season between the Vancouver Canucks and their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.

Sasha Kotyatkina grew up in a family of four with her father, mother, and brother Artem. She has shared many pictures with her family on Instagram.

Sasha celebrates her birthday on October 31.

Sasha is not afraid to speak her mind about her husband's actions. Vasily Podkolzin suffered a black eye during his fight with Boston Bruins' A.J. Greer on November 13, 2022. Reporters asked about his black eye the following day. He told them that his wife was not too happy with his decision to fight and called him an idiot. Podkolzin agreed with his wife's comment.

Vasily Podkolzin's Journey to the NHL

Vasily Podkolzin #92 of the Vancouver Canucks (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Vasily started playing hockey at an early age. He has been playing the sport professionally since he was 12 years old.

In 2018, Podkolzin made his Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) debut with SKA Saint Petersburg. He became the first player born in the 21st century to play in the KHL.

Podkolzin spent time in three different leagues during the 2018-19 season. He played three games with SKA Saint Petersburg, 14 games with VHL club SKA-Neva, and 12 games with MHL club SKA-1945.

Podkolzin was a projected top two pick heading into the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He was selected 10th overall by the Vancouver Canucks.

Podkolzin amassed 12 goals and 14 assists in 79 games last season. He has spent most of this season playing for AHL club Abbotsford Canucks.

Podkolzin was called up by the Canucks prior to their game against the New York Rangers on February 8. He scored a goal in the second period and recorded three shots on net. The Canucks lost 4-3 in overtime.

The Canucks are currently sixth in the Pacific division with a 20-27-4 record. They are currently 14 points out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference.