Alexander Ovechkin

Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin is regarded as one of the greatest ice-hockey players in the world. Also known as “The Great Eight” and “Ovi,” he is a Russian professional winger and the captain of the ‘Washington Capitals’ of the ‘National Hockey League’ (NHL). He combines great skill, speed, and physical domination in the game. The talented player has won the ‘Hart Memorial Trophy’ as the ‘Most Valuable Player’ (MVP) in the ‘NHL’ thrice. He is regarded as one of the greatest goal-scorers in ‘NHL’ history. Born and raised in a family of sportspersons in Russia, he displayed affinity toward the game from a tender age. He trained under the development program of ‘HC Dynamo Moscow’ of the ‘Russian Superleague’ (RSL) and began playing professionally at the age of 16. The ‘Washington Capitals’ selected him in the ‘2004 NHL Entry Draft.’ Since then, he has been showcasing his brilliance in the game, both for the ‘NHL’ and for the national team of Russia. He has achieved many milestones, set new records, and earned a number of awards and accolades. He is married to model Anastasia Shubskaya.