A Russian hockey star, Alexander Ovechkin was the number one pick overall in the 2004 NHL draft by the Washington Capitals. His debut was delayed for a year by the NHL lockout. His debut in the 2005-2006 season was nothing short of sensational.
Washington Capitals' Chris Clark, left, and Alexander Ovechkin celebrate Ovechkin's second-period goal against the Ducks Wednesday. Clark had an assist on the goal.
Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:59:29 GMTHe has one goal and three assists as Washington defeats Anaheim, 6-4. New blood put some life into the Ducks on Wednesday. Old habits drained them.
Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:15:22 GMTQuestions and answers on Tribune stories from readers like you. ANAHEIM - Ryan Getzlaf and Alexander Ovechkin stopped to chat Wednesday night in the middle of the Ducks' game against the Washington Capitals.
Publ.Date : Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:25:34 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. -- Alexander Ovechkin deftly shook a defenseman and beat the goalie top shelf. He threw his signature uppercut several times in windmill-like fashion and added one of those customary leg kicks.
Publ.Date : Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:24:14 GMTQuestions and answers on Pasadena Star-News stories from readers like you. ANAHEIM - Ryan Getzlaf and Alexander Ovechkin stopped to chat Wednesday night in the middle of the Ducks' game against the Washington Capitals.
Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:13:39 GMT
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His mother, Tatiana, won two Olympic gold medals while competing for the Soviet basketball team in the 1976 Summer Olympics at Montreal and in 1980 at Moscow.
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