Andrei Svechnikov Parents

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Andrei Igorevich Svechnikov, born on March 26, 2000, is a Russian ice hockey winger playing for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL. Remarkably, he was drafted second overall by the Hurricanes in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Moreover, he has been playing for teh Carolina Hurricanes since the beginning of his professional career. Prior to the NHL, Svechnikov was selected first overall in the 2017 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Import Draft by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Barrie Colts, earning awards such as Emma Family Award in his rookie season for his performances and was later declared as the top-ranked North American skater by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.

On October 4, 2018, Svechnikov made his NHL debut by going scoreless in a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders. A day later, he successfully recorded his first Career NHL point as an assist in a 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. When Svechnikov recorded his first career NHL goal during 8-5 win against the New York Rangers, on October 7, he also became the first player born in 2000s to score an NHL goal. Svechnikov then went on to ink an eight-year contract worth $62 million, following his impressive showings in the league over a period of time.

Who are Andrei Svechnikov’s Parents?

Andrei Svechnikov was born to Elena Svechnikov and Igor Svechnikov. They used to live in Neftegorsk on Sakhalin Island in eastern Russia. But after a deadly earthquake struck the town, they moved to Barnaul, an industrial city north of China, between Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Later when Andrei was nine they moved to the bigger hockey mad city of Mascow, where Andrei developed his skills even further.

Moreover, Andrei's elder brother, Evgency Svechnikov also used to play in the NHL before moving to Russia to play for the Ak Bars Kazan.

Who is Andrei Svechnikov’s Mother?

Elena Svechnikov is Andrei Svechnikov’s mother. After moving to Barnaul, she used to work two jobs, manning the reception desk at the local rink in day time and cleaning floors at night. Notably, she shifted to American when Andrei was in his rookie season with the Hurricanes.

Who is Andrei Svechnikov’s Father?

Andrei Svechnikov’s father is Igor Svechinkov. Igor had been a pediatrician prior to a deadly earthquake that struck the town of Neftegorsk on Sakhalin Island in eastern Russia in May 1995. This disaster killed almost 4000 citizens in the regin with Igor Svechikov being one of the two doctors present in that region. However, witnessing the suffering of the people there became too much for him to bear and he soon gave up medicine. He then moved to Barnual in Siberia to sell cakes.

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FAQs

A. Andrei Svechnikov was born to Elena Svechnikov and Igor Svechnikov. They used to live in Neftegorsk on Sakhalin Island in eastern Russia but after a deadly earthquake struck the town, they moved to Barnaul, an industrial city north of China, between Kazakhstan and Mongolia. 
A. Andrei Svechnikov is 24 years old as of April 2024.
A. The Carolina Hurricanes drafted Andrei Svechnikov as the second overall pick in the 2018 NHL draft.
A. Yes, Andrei Svechnikov is left-handed.
A. Yes, Andrei Svechnikov was selected to his first NHL All-Star Game in 2023.

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