Alexei Kovalev

Born:February 24, 1973Draft:1991 Rangers 15th Overall
Hometown:Tolyatti, RussiaPosition:Right Wing
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:Soviet Union and RussiaCurrent Team:

Alexei Vyacheslavovich Kovalev (born February 24, 1973) is a Russian professional ice hockey coach, executive and former player. He is currently serving as the assistant coach for HC Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

During his career, he played in over 1,300 National Hockey League (NHL) games over 18 seasons for the New York RangersPittsburgh PenguinsMontreal CanadiensOttawa Senators, and Florida Panthers. He was originally drafted by the Rangers and won a Stanley Cup with them in 1994.

Alexei Kovalev New York Rangers
Alexei Kovalev, New York Rangers, 2003-04 season (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

Alexei Kovalev Statistics

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Achievements

  • IIHF European Junior Championships Silver Medal (1990, 1991)
  • IIHF U20 World Juniors Gold Medal (1992)
  • Winter Olympics Gold Medal (1992)
  • Winter Olympics Bronze Medal (2002)
  • IIHF World Championships Bronze Medal (2005)
  • NHL All-Star Game (2001, 2003, 2009)
  • NHL All-Star Game MVP (2009)
  • Second NHL All-Star Team (2008)
  • Stanley Cup Winner (1994)
  • First Soviet Player to be Drafted in the First Round (1991)
  • Most NHL Games Played by a Player From the Soviet Union (1,302)

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