Alexander Ovechkin
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Summary
Alexander Ovechkin was born on September 17, 1985[1], in Moscow[2]. He has worked as an ice hockey player[3]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111,233 views/month, #2,540 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Mikhail Ovechkin[5]
- Mother: Tatyana Ovechkina[6]
- Spouse: Anastasia Shubskaya[7]
- Child: Sergey Ovechkin[8], Ilya Ovechkin[9]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[10], Russia[11]
- Educated at: Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism[12]
- Award received: Order of Honour[13], Honoured Master of Sports of Russia[14], gold medal[15], silver medal[16], bronze medal[17], Hart Memorial Trophy[18], Art Ross Trophy[19], Calder Memorial Trophy[20], Conn Smythe Trophy[21], Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy[22], Lester B. Pearson Award[23], Ted Lindsay Award[24], Best Male Athlete ESPY Award[25], Wayne Gretzky International Award[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of sports team: Washington Capitals[28]
- League or competition: National Hockey League[29]
- Commons category: Alexander Ovechkin[30]
- Position played on team / speciality: left winger[31]
- Shooting handedness: right-handed shot[32]
- Sport: ice hockey[33]
- Drafted by: Washington Capitals[34]
- Family name: Ovechkin[35]
- Given name: Aleksandr[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alexander Ovechkin[37]
- Relative: Vera Glagoleva[38]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[39]
- Participant in: 2006 Winter Olympics[40], 2010 Winter Olympics[41], 2014 Winter Olympics[42], 2019 IIHF World Championship[43]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 1487[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[45]
- Nickname: Alexander The Great[46], Александр Великий[47], Ови[48], Ovie[49]
- Country for sport: Russia[50]
Why It Matters
Alexander Ovechkin has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Miles Wood[53], an ice hockey player[54], b. 1995[55], of United States[56].
FAQs
Where was Alexander Ovechkin born?
Alexander Ovechkin was born in Moscow[2].
Who were Alexander Ovechkin's parents?
Alexander Ovechkin's father was Mikhail Ovechkin[5]. Alexander Ovechkin's mother was Tatyana Ovechkina[6].
Who was Alexander Ovechkin married to?
Alexander Ovechkin's spouses include Anastasia Shubskaya[7].
What did Alexander Ovechkin do for work?
Alexander Ovechkin worked as an ice hockey player[3].
Where did Alexander Ovechkin go to school?
Alexander Ovechkin was educated at Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism[12].
What awards did Alexander Ovechkin receive?
Honors received include Order of Honour[13], Honoured Master of Sports of Russia[14], and gold medal[15].
Who did Alexander Ovechkin influence?
Alexander Ovechkin has been cited as an influence by Miles Wood[53].