Does Alex Ovechkin have dual citizenship?

Does Alex Ovechkin have dual citizenship?

No, Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin has not obtained dual citizenship. And no, he doesn’t even play in a traditional, or even Canadian market for that matter. But as one of the few faces of the post-lockout NHL, he is perhaps the biggest and brightest star on which to build the next great dynasty.

How old was OVI his rookie year?

Dynamo Moscow (2001–2005) Ovechkin began playing in the Russian Super League (RSL) in Dynamo Moscow at the age of 16. Making his professional debut in the 2001–02 season, he scored four points in 21 games.

Will Ovechkin pass Gretzky?

Alex Ovechkin is currently third all-time for goals scored in NHL history, but he is in reach of the two players ahead of him. The Capitals forward will overtake Gordie Howe with 22 goals this year, and he is currently 114 goals behind Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record.

Who is the oldest NHL player?

Gordie Howe, 52 years old. Chris Chelios. Maurice Roberts, 45 years old. Jaromir Jagr, 45 years old. Johnny Bower, 45 years old. Considered to be one of the greatest goaltenders of all time, Johnny Bower got a late start to his NHL career.